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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Tips For Fishing Hoppers & Our Top 5 Hopper Fly Patterns
Aug 20, 2025

Tips For Fishing Hoppers & Our Top 5 Hopper Fly Patterns

To most, the dry, pale shade of yellow that overcomes our lawns, fields, and hillsides is a sign that the dog days of summer are upon us. To fly fishermen, however, late summer in Montana is synonymous with low water and big hopper fly patterns.

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a woman fly fishing on a creek in Montana
Aug 06, 2025

Hidden Gems: Fly Fishing Montana's Small Streams & Creeks

Looking for the best small stream fly fishing near Missoula, Montana? Discover 5 hidden gem creeks with wild trout, cooler water temperatures, and excellent terrestrial fishing during late summer.

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Hoot Owl Restrictions in Montana: Where To Go Fly Fishing
Aug 06, 2025

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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