The Missouri River
Beginning its journey near the town of Three Forks, the Missouri is a culmination of the Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson rivers.  While there is some trout fishing to be had along its entire course, most of the trout fishing is below Holter Dam down to the town of Cascade. The spring creek like qualities of this tail water section can make for challenging but very rewarding fishing.

Current Conditions & Fishing Strategy
08/30/10 Pseudos have been the story on the Missouri for those who are willing to fish them. The cooler weather brought lots of fish to the surface, but fishing tiny dries is not for everyone. Aside from that, the Hopper fishing has remained a great option down low and the nymphing has been excellent.

Recommended Fly Patterns
Nymphs -
Master Baetis #18
Rainbow Warrior Pearl #20
Zebra Midges,Red & Black #18
Sawyer PT #18
Riverborn Worm #12
Pink sow bug #16
Firebead Sowbug #16
Hunchback 2-tone Baetis #20
Lightning Bug Pearl/Olive #18

Dries -
Hi-Viz Griffiths Gnat #18, #20
Snowshoe Midge Cluster #20
Harrop's CDC Midge #20
Parachute Adams #18, #20

Streamers -
Scupzilla olive #4
Flesh eating,Olive & Brown #4
Crispy Critter olive #4
Crystal Bugger, Brown & Olive #6
Wooly Bugger, Black #6, #4

The Missouri River River Flows
Missouri River bl Holter Dam nr Wolf Cr MT:
Average Flow: 3980 cfs
Current Flow: 4690 cfs