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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Montana Fly Fishing Hatch Chart
Jan 28, 2026

Montana Fly Fishing Hatch Chart

Western Montana’s rivers follow a somewhat predictable but incredibly rewarding seasonal rhythm. While every year varies slightly based on snowpack, runoff, and weather, anglers can count on a progression of bugs that shapes how, when, and where we fish. From winter midges to fall caddis, here’s what to expect from Montana's fly fishing bug hatches.

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Patagonia Fly Fishing Trip Report: Cinco Rios and Estancia del Zorro
Jan 06, 2026

Patagonia Fly Fishing Trip Report: Cinco Rios and Estancia del Zorro

At first glance, one might not be able to tell the difference between Patagonia and the American West. It’s not until you string up your rod and quite literally get your feet wet that you realize Chilean Patagonia is an entirely one-of-a-kind, charming corner of the world.

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an angler dressed as santa claus fly fishing in a river
Nov 18, 2025

2025 Fly Fishing Holiday Gift Guide

Whether they’re just learning to cast, sneaking out for a few weekend sessions, or living and breathing fly fishing, Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop in Missoula, Montana has the perfect gear to make their next day on the water unforgettable.

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Trip Recap: ESB Lodge
Oct 13, 2025

Trip Recap: ESB Lodge

For anglers chasing saltwater fly-fishing dreams, this remote corner of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere feels like the edge of the map. Bonefish tail in skinny water, big tarpon roll along the mangroves and deep channels alike, and permit (the crown jewel of ESB) draw anglers from around the globe to test their skill at a true saltwater fly-fishing trophy.

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