The
Missouri River
Beginning
its journey near the town of Three Forks, the Missouri is a culmination
of the Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson rivers. While there is
some trout fishing to be had along its entire course, most of the trout
fishing is below Holter Dam down to the town of Cascade. The spring creek
like qualities of this tail water section can make for challenging but
very rewarding fishing.
Current Conditions & Fishing Strategy 03/10/10
The Missouri has been fishing well as of lately. The winds have been light as of recent, but that can change anytime. Nymphing with small tailwater nypmhs that are pink in color is a productive method. The Dry fly fishing has also picked up on the calmer days. Expect mostly midge fishing with maybe the occasional Blue Wing Olive. We have also had reports that the streamer fishing is getting good as well. Recommended Fly Patterns Nymphs -
Lightning Bug, Pink #18
Rainbow Warrior Pearl #20
Daves Emerger #18
Sawyer PT #16
Silver Streak #18
Pink sow bug #16
Dries -
Hi-Viz Griffiths Gnat #18, #20
Snowshoe Midge Cluster #20
Harrop's CDC Midge #20
Streamers -
Scupzilla olive #4
Flesh eating Brown #4
Crispy Critter olive #4
The Missouri River River Flows Missouri River bl Holter Dam nr Wolf Cr MT: Average Flow: 10,400 cfs Current Flow: ICE
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