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...

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...

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...

Great Duck Hunting near Charleston South Carolina

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...

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...

Nestled in the heart of Montana the city of Helena is an angler’s paradise with its picturesque rivers lakes and reservoirs. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and abundant water bodies this region is a playground for fishing enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned angler or a beginner Helena’s lakes and reservoirs provide ample opportunities t...

Bull Redfish in Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island SC We are Blessed to have a abundant population of Trophy sized Redfish in the Myrtle...

South Carolina Guided Duck Hunts We are looking forward to our Guided Sea Duck Hunts for 2025 / 2026. These are action packed Duck Hunts...

It’s August on the Missouri River and things are rolling along just as expected for late summer. Flows are holding steady around 3 500 CFS with water temps hanging in the mid-60s. Mornings continue to offer the best action with fishing tapering off a bit in the afternoons as the sun climbs high and the river … The post Missouri River Fishing Repor...

3 Must Haves from a backcountry Guide There are some fly fishers who crave a certain type of solitude—the kind that involves strapping on a backpack hiking up a mountain to an alpine lake or bouncing down dirt roads to a remote stream then trekking for miles through gin-clear water just to cast dry flies … The post Backcountry Fly Fishing Montana....

Tarpon Pawleys Island SC The Tarpon fishing in the Pawleys Island and Georgetown area has really kicked into gear this month. This...

July has arrived in full force and  the river is fishing well. We’re solidly into our summer patterns now and there’s something for just about every angler—from early risers chasing heads on the Trico spinner fall to afternoon prospectors rolling dries blind through the flats. Flows Temps and River Conditions Outflows from Holter Dam are … The pos...

June is a fine time to be on the Missouri River. The water’s alive the bugs are hatching and the trout are looking up. If you’ve been waiting for the Missouri to show off June is the month thick hatches rising fish and enough daylight to make you forget what time it is. See below … The post June Fishing Report  appeared first on Living Water Guide...