Fishing Report

As far as the fall fishing goes, it is as good as it gets. The fish are happy at the water temperature of 56F and jumping like crazy. Hard fighting and certainly as fat as they ever are this time of year. Generally they are fat and healthy in the spring, but this year we … Read more

As the snow fall this morning I am reminded that we are heading headlong into my favorite time of year. The colors changing, the browns spawning, the pace slowing as the days become shorter. The fishing is just fantastic. But, any day can certainly give you fits. I have had some fits this last week. … Read more

Rain this last week and cooler air temps have allowed the falling trend in water temperatures and we are so very happy. Yes, the trout too. Anglers are here for the October goodness and many, wait all, are coming in smiling at the end of each day. How do you get here? Well, give us … Read more

Trout as long as your leg here on the Missouri River. Get out your high wind gear today folks as it is blowing to beat the band. Having said that, the fishing is really, really good. The only exception being the dam. And, with the potential closure of the government tonight, that won’t be an … Read more

Moving the right direction for the fall. This is the chart we like to see. No dramatic ups or downs. Just a steady fall towards the 50’s. lue Winged insects like the 50’s Wednesday saw overcast all day long, with a fantastic Psuedo hatch for many afternoon hours. The fish did get on them, on … Read more

Soggy today on Montana’s Missouri River. We like it. Just dress warmly and cast. A lot! Fishing this week is strong. Consistent is the word of the week. Not much for the dry fly, October is around the corner, but the nymph and streamer fishing is carrying the day. Not any bunching either. Most floats, … Read more

Scumliner stated in the Fall is for Streamers that while summer is still in our minds, and has been on the river too, fall is coming. True, fall is coming, and some of it will be here this week! Windy weather forecast for today and the midweek we see the real deal. Wednesday a high … Read more

Lots happening this weekend on the Missouri River. The fishing is good, the fellowship is fun, and the Headhunters Sale and BBQ kicks off today! Why aren’t you here? Oh, you are waiting for the baetis? Yah, we are too. But until then we have strong fishing via the nymph, the streamer,a dn the blond … Read more

Good to great depending on who you talk to. The fishing can be real good if you get the flies in front of the fish. The difficult part of fly fishing the Missouri, is just that. Getting the fly in front of the feeders, the feeding trout. If you are, you will be rewarded. Quite … Read more

It is as good as you are. Truth today on Headhunters Missouri River Montana Fishing Report. Missouri River Fishing Report Some key points to make your day here on the Missouri River even better than it already will be. Yep, sage advice from the voice of reason here on your favorite river in America. Keep … Read more

Getting better every day. Really a nice September shaping up here on the Missouri River. Nymphing is the most popular fishing style but that does not mean it is always the best. Many are blind fishing big hoppers, terrestrials, ants, beetles, sunken caddis, Callebaetis, October Caddis. A long list of possibilities for angling success. That … Read more

Consensus taken on the porch at Headhunters Fly Shop Monday afternoon…guides, guests, fly fishing wanderers, bikers, and even a few worm tossers were surveyed. The answer? Pretty damn good man. Yes, pretty damn good indeed. Missouri River Montana Fishing Report | Pretty Damn Good Version Hot flies are flying out of the shop this week. … Read more

We are so fortunate to live and work here on the Missouri River with the size and mass of this fine river allows us to stay healthy for much longer than the other rivers around us. We feel for those who are not as fortunate. Those on the Blackfoot have to deal with a closure … Read more

Still summer weather here on the river. When will it end? Oh, who really knows. We are never surprised at the forecast, the change of forecast, or the change of weather. It can happen so fast and we just learn to roll with the punches. The fishing is getting stronger daily and we expect it … Read more

Just the facts today on the Headhunters Fly Shop and Guide Service Fly Fishing Report. Water Temps: 64F in the mornings, 67F in the afternoons. Cooling nightly. Water Flows: 2950cfs. Low, yes. Combo of low water and cooler night temps means falling water temps sooner. BWO’s, sooner. Maybe a pipe dream for the author. Always … Read more

September 1st and all is well. The river is fishing good enough for most and we are excited about getting ine day closer to fall. Summer will stick around for a few more days, or weeks. Then the fall goodness will begin. Until then, we are in a holding pattern of good fishing in the … Read more

The Blackfoot River has been fishing very well for us. Foamies,Hoppers and some “mayfly” patterns have been working well. Most of our guides have been heading over the hill once a week. Maybe more. Their customer have been happy with the fishing and enjoying the incredible scenery and solitude. In the last 10 days, flows … Read more

August is traditionally family vacation time in America and we love to take advantage of the slower pace here in Craig MT and on the Missouri River. Fewer people around as we prepare for the fall time frame. The colors are starting to change and we look forward to cooler days, cooler nights, and the … Read more

Shop Closed Today, Monday,  for an employee party. Open Tuesday morning @ 6am for coffee, guide trips, shuttles… Missouri River Montana Fishing Report for August 19th. The short and sweet edition. The weather for the week is average with highs in the 80’s and nighttime lows in the mid 50’s accompanied by light winds. Historically … Read more

This image shot by Squeeky of New Breed Chick Allison with Headhunters Guide Peter Skidmore. Jumping Rainbow here…we got ’em in the Missouri River. Daytime temperatures will be higher than normal this weekend with the best bite int he morning. Scumliner stated in his last fishing report that most anything fished in the mornings turns … Read more

Fly Fishing on the Blackfoot River is pretty darned good right now. While many of Montana’s freestone streams are running dangerously low – several are on hoot owl restrictions – the Blackfoot is running clear and cool. We primarily fish on the upper reaches of the Blackfoot which are nearest to us. Some of the … Read more

Missouri River September Fishing Forecast is rosy. The first month of fall here on the Missouri is one of our customer favorites. Not only our customer favorites but one of our personal favorites too. The fish get hungry as they begin bulking up for the winter months ahead. They eat in October too for your … Read more

The fishing is good all day long. Great in the mornings. Not as good in the late afternoons. Some days with overcast skies the rising fish will hold on longer. High and bright? Not a s good all day. Even the nymphing. The real good news is the pressure on all reaches of river is … Read more

Not crowded is the theme for the week, even the month of August on the Missouri. While many believe that Montana is closed, it’s not. This is a very nice time of year as the July crowds have thinned and the fishing bounces back. 64.5F in the afternoons dropping to 62.5F in the mornings. Good … Read more

Fishing is pretty good. August is here and the crowds have left for the month. They will come back when the month wanes and we move into September. Until then, it is pretty nice to have much of the river to yourselves. Some reaches are nearly vacant. The canyon is one, amongst others. Some pressure … Read more

All is well in central Montana and the Missouri River is alive, and well. No fires on our horizon with good fishing to be had by all. The entire river is fishing well, not on fire, but well. Anglers from the Dam to Cascade and all parts in between. Less pressure in August as many … Read more

Technical fishing demands technical flies. HEre are few of those such flies. Presentation is of course important for the success on the Missouri. The right flies do work in many situations, but I am a believer that many flies can work. Here are a few of those flies pictured above  for your consideration. Harrop’s PMD … Read more

Trico’s on the water for the rest of the month. Will they stay longer? No. How about the caddis? Yep, still around and will get us through the month of August. Terrestrials? Yessir. Get out those gaudy and larger bugs to coax those bottom dwellers out of the depths and rise to the occasion. Bring … Read more

The weather is the story today and this week. Getting cooler and more seasonable temperatures will be gracing us for the near future. As for the fishing? Good. Not the best of the year, but strong. Missouri River Fishing Report A few options for you as anglers. Fish the Dam. Row around and catch a … Read more

This month of dry fly fishing fantasy is coming to an end. Yep, July is nearly over. What is next? August generally comes after July. What can we expect for flies and conditions? Less heat, less flies, less people. All good. Missouri River Fishing Report As for the report. Good fishing today with the wind … Read more

Fact: Fishing is good. Fiction: It’s no good anywhere in Montana, including the Missouri River in Craig Montana. Fact: Fishing is good in Montana, and the Missouri River. Well, I cannot speak for the other rivers, but as we focus the majority of our fly fishing here on the Missouri, we are hyper sensitive to … Read more