Missouri River Float Trips
The Missouri River below Holter Dam is a place of legend. This river truly has it all but for many, highly technical dry fly fishing is what the Mighty Mo is most famous for.
This 30 miles section of river is a cold tailwater with prolific hatches; flowing from Holter dam through the town of Craig down to Cascade. After Cascade, trout populations drop but the fish can be very large. The Missouri River Caddis and Mayfly hatches begin April and run thru November. When not fishing dry flies, nymphs can produce excellent results as do streamers. What brings many people back to the Mo every year is the exceptional dry fly fishing. The Missouri river is something everyone should experience!
Land of the Giants
The land of Giants or L.O.G. is known for two things; GIANT TROUT and BIG SKY. This three mile stretch starts below Hauser Dam and flows into Holter Reservoir. This area of towering canyon walls is only accessible by crossing Hauser Reservoir by jet boat. Land Of Giants offers the opportunity to catch the GIANTS. Fish are longer and much stockier due to the amount of food available. 18-24” fish are very common with larger ones being caught on occasion.
This fishing trip is a great choice in spring to early summer. However; fishing can be productive thru late fall. Nymphing is by far the most popular, but streamers can also be effective in getting these fish to the net. Dry fly fishing is available on occasion, but the best top water action is usually in Holter lake around the many weed beds.
Located just downstream is the Gates of the Mountains. Made famous by the Lewis and Clark expeditions. Seeing this incredible area is great way to end the day.
Blackfoot River Fly Fishing
The Blackfoot was made famous by the movie “A River Runs Through It”. It has incredible scenery and fishing to match. Nymphs, dries and streamer fishing can produce quality fish. Watching a vibrant native cutthroat come out of crystal clear water inhaling your fly is what Montana fishing is all about!
Clark fork River Fishing
The upper Clark Fork is relatively small water compared to other rivers in Montana. Winding through open ranch country, its pools, undercut banks and side channels provide excellent Brown trout habitat. This freestone river is great for beginners and experts alike.
The Gallatin River
The Gallatin flows north from Yellowstone National Park thru the Gallatin valley until it joins the Madison and Jefferson rivers at Three Forks to form the Missouri. The upper parts of this river offer great wade fishing in some incredible scenery. If you are staying in Bozeman or Big Sky this river is an excellent choice for walk and wade fishing because of all public access. Our guided fishing on this river focuses on the lower stretch that is open to fishing from a drift boat. On this stretch we target the largest fish in the river as we drift to the headwaters of the Missouri.
The Jefferson River
The Jefferson is formed by two of the most famous trout rivers, the Beaverhead and the Bighole river. Where the Jefferson ends is one of the forks that forms the Mighty Missouri River. Even though this river flows through one of the most picturesque valleys in Montana it is often overlooked by visiting anglers. The Jefferson has lower fish density than other blue ribbon trout streams but during certain times of the year it can offer excellent fishing opportunities.
Dearborn River
Whether wade fishing the upper reaches or drifting during the short high water period the Dearborn offers some of the most spectacular scenery. Weaving thru a rugged canyons than joining the Missouri River. Drifting this lower 20 mile stretch runs from late May to mid to late July and should be on every anglers bucket list.