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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a man holds a large brown trout on a river in montana
Sep 08, 2026

7 Reasons Why You Should Go Fall Fly Fishing in Montana

From September through November, Missoula becomes the ultimate basecamp for world-class angling. Whether you are rowing through brilliant yellow cottonwood river bottoms, casting to technical dry-fly risers, or chucking heavy streamers for aggressive pre-spawn browns, fall fishing delivers a level of action and atmosphere that summer simply can't match.

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man holds a brown trout while fly fishing
Aug 11, 2026

What's in our Fly Boxes for Late Summer Fly Fishing in Montana

Late summer fly fishing in Montana is synonymous with long days, low water, and dry-fly–sipping trout. The “dog days” of summer in Montana (late July through September) are a unique time to fly fish, requiring the right flies and tackle to find success.

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Beat The Heat: Warmwater Fly Fishing For Bass, Pike, and More
Aug 10, 2026

Beat The Heat: Warmwater Fly Fishing For Bass, Pike, and More

If you're looking for an excuse to shake up your routine, the dog days of summer is the absolute best time to pivot to warmwater fly fishing. Trading in your delicate trout tippets for an 8-weight (or bigger) is the ultimate mid-summer palette cleanser. Bass, pike, and carp don't just tolerate the high sun and warm water, they thrive in it.

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Hoot Owl Restrictions in Montana: Where To Go Fly Fishing
Aug 01, 2026

Hoot Owl Restrictions in Montana: Where To Go Fly Fishing

As summer has reached its peak, trout fishing on local streams can become more challenging with hoot owl restrictions across Montana’s legendary fly fishing rivers. These restrictions, which prohibit fishing from 2pm to midnight, are designed to protect our beloved trout during the warmest part of the day. But fear not! There are still plenty of ways to enjoy fishing this summer if you adjust your approach.

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