If you’re nymphing the Missouri River and you don’t have scud patterns in your box you’re missing one of the most consistent producers on the water. These little freshwater shrimp don’t get the attention that PMDs or Caddis do but they’re in the riv...

There’s a window every summer on the Missouri River where the dry fly fishing gets loud. Not technical. Not precise. Hoppers start showing up on the water in July and the fish — especially the big browns take advantage. If you’ve never slapped a foa...

Missouri River trip planning starts with one question most anglers ask us: when should I come? The honest answer is whenever you can get here — but there’s a lot more to it than that. Flows hatches access what section to fish how far out to book. I’...

I had a great time sitting down with Dave Stewart on the Wet Fly Swing Podcast to talk about one of my favorite subjects — the Missouri River and what makes the Land of the Giants section so special. We covered a lot of ground in this one from winte...

Current Conditions Flows: 3 080 CFS | Water Temp: 36°F | Clarity: Good Overview The Missouri River below Holter Dam is fishing well to start March 2026. Mild temperatures have kept conditions stable through the end of February and we’re carrying tha...