RIVER INFORMATION

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FISHING REPORTS

Get the latest Missoula fishing reports on local rivers like the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, Rock Creek, and the Missouri River. From hatch information to floating notices, tips, tricks, and expert insights from the guides at our Missoula fly shop. Make the most of your next Missoula fly fishing trip and know where to go, what to use, and how to be succcessful on the water.

Comprehensive River Information

Montana River FIshing Guides

Want to know more about Montana's rivers and how to fish them? We have prepared comprehensive Montana fly fishing guides for each of Missoula's local rivers and more that include section-by-section breakdowns, hatch information, river shuttles, fishing access maps, and seasonality. Check out the Missoula fishing guides below to learn more about each Missoula fly fishing river.

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Top 6 PMD Fly Patterns
Jun 29, 2026

Top 6 PMD Fly Patterns

While big bugs like salmonflies and stoneflies get all the hype in early summer, many anglers overlook Pale Morning Duns (PMDs) and the exceptional dry fly fishing experiences they provide. For the technical angler, there is nothing quite like the rhythm of a solid PMD hatch.

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Father’s Day Fly Fishing Gift Guide
Jun 08, 2026

Father’s Day Fly Fishing Gift Guide

Finding a unique and thoughtful present for the dad who seems to have it all can be challenging. That’s why we’ve curated a selection of top-notch gift ideas that are sure to delight any fly fisherman.

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Cracking the Code: 5 Tips for Fishing Missoula's Legendary Salmonfly Hatch
May 28, 2026

Cracking the Code: 5 Tips for Fishing Missoula's Legendary Salmonfly Hatch

Every fly angler in the trout country knows the hype. The word "Salmonfly" gets pumped up in the media, conjuring images of prehistoric, two-to-three inch bugs fluttering through the air and massive trout losing their absolute minds. Around Missoula, this hatch is the definitive turning point in our angling calendar; it signifies the backside of spring runoff and the glorious, unbridled start of summer.

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Grizzly Hackle Partners With Nervous Waters
May 01, 2026

Grizzly Hackle Partners With Nervous Waters

We’ve always believed that life is too short to fish mediocre water. That’s why we are beyond thrilled to announce our official partnership with Nervous Waters, the undisputed gold standard for angling in South and Latin America. This isn't just a collaboration; it’s a bridge between the Grizzly Hackle community and some of the most storied fisheries on the planet.

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