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 that momentum into the new month. We saw a number boats floating the canyon along … The post Missouri R...

The Science and Ethics Behind Better Trout Care If you’ve fished with us you know about barbless hooks. It’s how we prefer to fish and it’s how we ask our clients to fish. Some anglers push back at first worried they’ll lose fish. But after a day on the water most come around. They realize … The post Why We Fish Barbless appeared first on Living W...

A Month-by-Month Trout Spey Guide While the Missouri River is a world-class fishery year-round there’s a second season that runs from October through May — one that most visiting anglers never experience. Swing season. For those who’ve felt the electric grab of a big brown or rainbow crushing a swung fly it’s the season they … The post Missouri Ri...

Chilly days are rapidly fading away with temperatures rising well into the 60s and sometimes pushing into the 70s. Warmer water temperatures will wake the fish up and get them... The post Charleston Fishing Report – March 2026 first appeared on Charleston Charter Fishing.

The Missouri River is one of the most productive tailwater fisheries in the United States offering year-round fishing opportunities and healthy populations of rainbow and brown trout. But success on this legendary river requires more than just showing up with a rod—it demands the right flies in your box. Whether you’re wading the riffles or … The...

Published: February 15 2026Location: Missouri River below Holter Dam & Land of Giants (Gates of the Mountains)Water Temp: Mid-30s°F | Flows: 3 200-3 400 CFS | Conditions: Fishable mild temps Current Conditions: Winter Fishing Window Open February has delivered surprisingly mild conditions on the Missouri River creating excellent winter fishing opp...

Dry fly fishing the Missouri River is a game of inches not yards. While this legendary tailwater is wide and powerful success on dries comes down to precision drift control and subtle presentations. Missouri River trout see a lot of flies and when they’re feeding on the surface—especially during technical hatches—there’s very little margin for … T...

Exclusive Fishing Charters with Captain John February is an excellent month for  inshore fishing in Charleston South Carolina especially for anglers looking to avoid crowds and target reliable winter species. With cooler water temperatures and clear winter tides   Exclusive Fishing Charters  with  Captain John  continues to see consistent action t...

If you spend enough days nymphing rivers like the Missouri you eventually stop arguing about whether a 10-foot fly rod is worth it and start wondering how you ever lived without one. For years 9-foot rods were staples. They were versatile familiar and “standard.” But modern nymphing—especially on big technical tailwaters—has evolved. Deeper rigs l...

When most anglers think of the Missouri River they picture cold clear tailwater long drifts and technical dry-fly fishing. But tucked just upstream of Holter Dam lies one of Montana’s most overlooked fisheries—Holter Lake. For anglers willing to trade current seams for open water this reservoir offers some of the most consistent and rewarding stil...

Surf Scoter taken in South Carolina We often get opportunities to take some very interesting Ducks from the South Carolina Coast. We have three species of Scoters Black Surf and White Winged. The image above is a Mature Drake Surf Scoter harvested in the November Duck Season. Over the years we have taken 11 different species of waterfowl on our Gui...

When trout spey season kicks into gear on the Missouri River it’s all about the swing. The grab that comes from a trout inhaling a swung streamer is addictive it’s the grab that keeps us coming back. But just as important as the cast or the swing is the fly at the end of your … The post Trout Spey Flies for the Missouri River appeared first on Liv...

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As part of their annual birthday celebration Matt and Will booked our regular full day charter. While the tide was still in the grass we picked at fish with minnows... The post Birthday Redfish first appeared on Charleston Charter Fishing.

Eric was adamant about a full day charter and boy did we wear the fish out! Started with mud minnows under popping corks and with the help of his wife... The post Kiawah Island Fishing first appeared on Charleston Charter Fishing.

Montana is world-renowned for its breathtaking scenery vast wilderness and legendary fly fishing. With crystal-clear rivers and streams flowing through rugged landscapes the state has become a top destination for anglers from around the globe. When it comes to fly fishing in Montana two of the most popular approaches are wade fishing and drift boa...

Fall has arrived with cooler weather and shorter days. But don’t put your boat away yet because we’re about to experience the best fishing of the year! Fishermen can continue... The post Charleston Fishing Report – October 2025 first appeared on Charleston Charter Fishing.

Planning a guided fly fishing trip to Montana is exciting the thought of fishing to wild trout on legendary rivers like the Mighty Missouri Land of the Giants or Yellowstone is enough to keep any angler up at night. But one question always comes up before the big trip: What should I pack? As Montana … The post What to Pack for a Guided Fishing Tri...

Heavy winds pushed us into the creeks. Fortunately the Alphin clan is always up for chasing “the strike” wherever it may be. Started pitching chunks of blue crab into deep... The post Folly Beach Fishing first appeared on Charleston Charter Fishing.

Every year Ray and Marv drive up from Florida for three days of fishing. Despite all the options available they want one thing: big redfish under docks. So bring out... The post Dock Fishing first appeared on Charleston Charter Fishing.

Troy was fired up to come fishing having had to cancel his prior charter due to illness. At our first spot reds hit cut mullet immediately but the bite faded... The post Fishing Sullivan’s Island first appeared on Charleston Charter Fishing.