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Wednesday Montana Missouri River Fishing Report

January 28, 2025

Wednesday Montana Missouri River Fishing Report Not too much. Windy today, warm, 50F. Colder as the weekend arrives with a side of snow. Bring it. Most are fishing from the Dam or WC. Ramps cool today, but could be compromised…

Friday Fishing Report Missouri River Montana

November 15, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Fall, fishing report, November

Friday Fishing Report Missouri River Montana 2900cfs, low. Probably for the winter. Temps 47.5F. Falling a degree every two and a half days. Once below 40F, we consider winter fishing techniques, norms, etc. Pretty nice out there. Not many craft…

Weekend Update Missouri River Montana Headhunters Fly Shop

November 8, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Fall, fishing report, November, Swing, Trout Spey

Weekend Update Missouri River Montana Headhunters Fly Shop 3250cfs with 49.5F temps. Some BWO action with a few other mayflies around. Small ones. A great drift combined with a size 16-20 dark mayfly cripple, emerger, or dun. Plenty of trout…

Jim Hill Memorial & Celebration of Life Oct 16th 4pm

Friday Fishing Update Headhunters Fly Shop Craig Montana

October 18, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Fall, fishing report, October

Friday Fishing Update Headhunters Fly Shop Craig Montana Longer fishing report a couple days ago, reference if you wish. Flows low at 2870cfs. Pretty dam low. Water temps have fallen 2 degrees in the past 2 days. Currently 56F. Perfect!…

Tuesday Fishing Report Missouri River Montana 10.15.24

October 15, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

A few Missouri River October Fly Fishing Tips, Fall, fishing report, October

Tuesday Fishing Report Missouri River Montana 10.15.24 Looking like fall out there. The leaves and the color changes are stunning right now. A great time to be spending time in the outdoors wherever you may stand. Certainly adds to the…

Weekend Fishing Report 10.10.24 Montana’s Missouri River

October 10, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Fall, fishing report, October

Weekend Fishing Report 10.10.24 Montana’s Missouri River Water Flows at 3200cfs. Water Temps 57.5F Dry fly fishing looking up. Fished a couple days this week hunting heads along with blind fishing dry flies, attractors, and am finding some success. Good…

Fishing Report and Water Outlook

September 6, 2024

Mark Raisler

Uncategorized

fishing report, September

Fishing Report and Water Outlook 61F water temps. 4K cfs Water Flows. Fishing improving daily. Weeds still with us for a month or so. Seasonably warmer than average ai temps with us for the next 10 days. Nymphers like the…

Missouri River Fishing Report 07.24.24

July 24, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Caddis Flies, fishing report, Hot, July, Shuttle

Water Temps getting to 68F afternoons with 64F mornings. Water Flows at 4100cfs No Hoot Owl restrictions locally. Many are on and off early. On at 6am and off shortly after, noon. Our guides are following this program. Some guided…

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 6.3.24

June 3, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Caddis, fishing report, June, PMD

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 6.3.24 Flows 6K. Water Temps 54F Spoke with Tyler Stremcha at BOR this am. Says we have not seen all the high elevation snow come off yet. Still freezing in high elevations at night.…

Missouri River Trout Confusion

May 19, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, Monday

John and I talked about this recently. The May trout confusion factor. Yes, sometimes we think we got this thing all figured out. News Flash: We, the collective angler(s), we don’t. Living and fishing here for decades will teach you…

Weekend Tips from Headhunters of Craig

May 17, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Dearborn River, fishing report

Weekend Tips from Headhunters of Craig Windy here in Craig Montana this morning. Is it windy here all the time? No. But almost. Average wind speed in our neighborhood is 12.4 mph. Chew on that for a minute. And practice…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 5.16.24

May 15, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, fly fishing technique, Guide Trips, missouri river, Spring Fishing

The water downriver is clearing already. The LPP Creek has about half the volume of mud as it was yesterday. Today, half as much again. Good vis all the way to Craig. The water is green but not dirty. I’d…

Meditate. Monday. Updates.

May 13, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, March Brown, May, Midge, Mother Day Caddis, Spring Run-Off

Meditate. Monday. Updates. Water levels on the river primary stable. A bit of upward movement from the deluge this past mid week. Tributaries have been slowly growing and the river proper is somewhat off color in sections. Little Prickly Pear…

Hump Day Missouri River Summer Water Projections

May 1, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, Information Source., Spring flows

Hump Day Missouri River Summer Water Projections NOPE. This is stock file PHOTO. The Dearborn is not blown. We will not see this kind of runoff this year 2024. Unless we have a large rain event in the Rockies. Stock…

Monday Morning Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report

April 29, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

April, fishing report

Monday Morning Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report Water Flows 3860cfs. Water Temperatures 45F. Nymphers loving the lower water levels and getting them on Tailwater Sow, Pill Popper, Firebead Rays, Bubble Yum, Rainbow Weight Fly, Tungsten Jig Brush Hog, Tungsten Jig…

Missouri River Fishing Report 4.12.24 Headhunters Fly Shop

April 12, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

April, fishing report

Missouri River Fishing Report 4.12.24 Headhunters Fly Shop Weather: Warm. Air temps higher than average int eh mid 70’s for the weekend. Some wind, of course. Water Temperatures: 42F. Rising quickly. Water Flows: 3660 cfs. Up and down. No understanding…

Solo. April 7th 2024

April 7, 2024

Mark Raisler

Headhunters Life, Uncategorized

fishing report, Solo, Spring, sunday

Solo. April 7th 2024 Solo. Fishing Solo? There are times to go it alone with a long stick in your hand. I love to fish alone. Just as much as I like to fish with others. Letting thoughts bounce around…

Mo River HH Fly Shop Tuesday Fishing Report

April 3, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

April, fishing report, Spring

All good here this spring. Lower than average waters, nothing we can control (honest), about average water temps, average bite for the season, sun is out, rain and snow on the way. That is the short hit for the report.…

Wading through March! Thursday Fishing Report

March 28, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, Spring, Trout Spey, Wading

Wading through March! While many are out there chasing the bobber, albeit slowly, the remainder are swinging the fly through Missouri River runs with success. Yes, the swing can be quite good as we wade through MARCH! Swingers are getting…

Thursday, Izaaks Opening Dates, Weekend in the Rockies

Izaaks Opening Today, Weekend in the Rockies

March 21, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

fishing report, Izaaks, MArch

Izaak’s Opening Today, Weekend in the Rockies Local News: Izaaks Opening today March 21st! So very hungry and damn excited we are this time of year when Izaak’s opens its doors today! Welcome back Chef John and the well known…

Tuesday Missouri River Fishing Report Headhunters Fly Shop

March 5, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, MArch, Spring

Open daily here in downtown Craig Montana. Always. Headed into the month of March and we are damn excited. More fishing as we move toward the summer. The sun is out longer, the air temps are reaching higher, the fish…

Water Flows Falling. Air Temps Increasing?

January 18, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Craig Bridge, fishing report, ice, Snow, winter

Water Flows Falling. Air Temps Increasing? Water flows falling this week to 4200cfs. That is low. The verbiage from the DNRC below… Reclamation is making a 500cfs decrease to conserve water for storage based on forecasted inflows. And what does…

January 4th 2024

January 4, 2024

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, January

January 4th 2024 Water temps below 36F. That’s cold. Fish don’t wanna move too far in those temps. Flows are below 5K. 4840cfs. Quite normal for the winter months. Wade anglers around. Mostly above Craig. Boat anglers around. Mostly above…

Missouri River Montana Projected Seasonal Flows & Fishing Report

December 7, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

2 Handed Trout, December, fishing report, Swing, Trout Spey

Missouri River Montana Projected Seasonal Flows & Fishing Report Waters fluctuating as we move through the off season here on the MO. But, daily air temps crept over the 60F mark yesterday. And it was quite nice. Along with some…

Hello Monday Tips for Missouri River Love this week

September 18, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report, Fly Fishing Technique

fishing report, tips

Hello Monday: Tips for Missouri River Love this week Start a bit later if you like the dry fly action. No need to be first boat out. Fewer dry fly anglers means a lazy appropriate start time. Fish the large…

Missouri River Late September Fishing Report

Missouri River Sunday Fishing Report 9.17.23

September 17, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Autumn, Fall, fishing report

Missouri River Sunday Fishing Report 9.17.23 Water flows currently 4960 cfs. Water temps currently 63F. All good here on the Mo. Weeds not terrible. average is about where the feel this level is. Some insides nice and clean. Cleaner nearer…

Weekly Hatch Schedule for Mid-September

September 12, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report, Headhunters Life

fishing report, September Fishing

Things, meaning the bite, are looking up thisMid-September and partly due to the number of bugs around. Funny huh? Still some damn good Trico fishing in some areas. A good spinner fall can bring the fish up top. Many have…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.3.23

September 3, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 9.3.23 Fishing well the first week of September on Montana’s Missouri River. A grade? How about a B. A bit above average as we come out of the two hottest months, air temps, of the…

Weekend Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River in Craig

July 21, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Ants, August, Caddis, fishing report, Hoppers, Hot, July, nymph, PMD, Spruce Moth, Summer, trico

Weekend Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River in Craig Short and sweet today. Your information source here on the Mighty Mo. Headhunters in downtown Craig MT. Flows dropping according to the BOR. Threatening 4500ish. Currently 5100ish. Perfect. We love 5-6K. They…

Monday Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 7.17.23

July 16, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Dry Fly Report, fishing report, July 16, Nymph Report

Monday Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 7.17.23 All good on the Mo River front. July is half over and the dry fly fishing has been good, the flows are declining, the weeds are not terrible yet, and most are smiling.…

Monday Missouri River Fishing Report 6.19.23

June 19, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Caddis, fishing report, high water, June, Nymphing, PMD, Water LEvels

Monday Missouri River Fishing Report 6.19.23 Flows will be dropping, this month? Maybe. Dropping today to 11750. Helena Valley Irrigation requesting some water. Not a reflection of dropping or hovering inflows. Toston inflows creeping back up. Today 11500. Lake is…

Friday Fishing Report HH Fly Shop in Craig Montana

June 16, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Caddis, fishing report, June, nymph, PMD

Friday Fishing Report HH Fly Shop in Craig Montana Trisha from Portland fishing with Steve Johnson last week here on the Mo. Flows currently stable under 13K. Inflows at Toston have been staying quite high and currently approx. 13K. Lake…

Friday Fishing Report and NBCR

May 26, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, friday, New Breed Chicks Rule

Friday Fishing Report and NBCR Mo River Flows approx. 8K. Probably rising this week with the forecast including rain. LPP at about 225cfs. No issues. The Dearborn down to 600cfs this week, now crawling back up. Will have add’l color…

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 5.15.23

May 15, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

BWO, Caddis, fishing report, March Brown, May, May 15th, Midge, Sow

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 5.15.23 Flows forecast to go to 6K today. Will it happen? It could. Flows currently 6360cfs. DB 851cfs, LPP 324cfs. Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 5.15.23gthjn trips somewhat colored. Not enough to factor into…

Tuesday Fishing Report from Headhunters of Craig

May 9, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, May, Spring

Tuesday Fishing Report from Headhunters of Craig Bulleted today… Water Temps currently near 50F. Water Flows Mo: 7360 cfs Water Flows Dearborn River: 1040 cfs and falling. Currently. Cleaner than the last week. Looks like it could be fishable, on…

Tuesday Mo River Water Update 5.2.23

May 2, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, Higher Flows, May, Spring, water

Tuesday Mo River Water Update 5.2.23 Rising water levels throughout the state including the Mighty Mo. Currently 6K. The Dearborn blown. Fishable below the confluence? Maybe. Pretty dirty. The lower reach? Yeah, probably would work. Little Prickly Pear tossing bit…

Monday May Day Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report

May 1, 2023

Mark Raisler

Uncategorized

6K flows, fishing report, May, May Day, Spring

Monday May Day Montana’s Missouri River Fishing Report Water temps climbing as well as the water flows from most every creek, river, stream in the state. May is here, spring has arrived, we hope, and do not see temps drop…

Fly Fishing Report Tuesday April 25th

April 25, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, Late April

Fly Fishing Report Tuesday April 25th Nice day on the river Monday with air temps reasonable. Really fun time. Flows creeping upwards @ 5790cfs. Will be higher this month and through June as we endure this higher water period. Water…

Tuesday January 8th Headhunters Fishing Report

Headhunters Fly Shop Mid January Fishing Report

January 18, 2023

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, Midges, nymph, pin k, Trout Spey

Headhunters Fly Shop Mid January Fishing Report All good this month. Waking up from the long and deep cold spell here in central Montana. Water temps are 34.3F. Water flows 3600cfs. Shelf ice present on the lower river. Not as…

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 10.10.22

October 10, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

BWO, dry fly, fishing report, October, Streamer, Swing

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 10.10.22 Water Flows at 3500cfs. Not terrible. Will do for now. Want more, but that is a wish. Water Temps at 59F. Good. Will fall this week some. Dry Fly Report: Afternoons mostly. A…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 7.18.22

July 18, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

August Fishing Report, fishing report, July PMD's, Missouri River Montana Fishing Report, Missouri River Trico's, PMD's, summer fishing, Trico's

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 7.18.22 The update is as follows. The fishing is fantastic in the morning, good in the afternoon, worthwhile in the evening. Those who like to get it done head out early and take advantage of…

Monday Morning Montana Missouri River Fishing Report 7.11.22

July 11, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Ant, Caddis, fishing report, Hopper, July, PMD, Summer, trico

Monday Morning Montana Missouri River Fishing Report 7.11.22 Good to great fishing out there. Nymphers of course rocking them. Dry Fly Anglers are here from far and wide. Not too many stripping, or swinging. If any art all. When the…

Mid June Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report

June 9, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Caddis, fishing report, June, PMD

Mid June Weekend Missouri River Fishing Report Only the hits for this weekend update fishing report from Headhunters of Craig Montana. Make sure you swing in while in Downton Craig open daily. Flows 4750cfs Water temps 53-56F PMD’s. Yup. The…

Missouri River Montana Fishing Report 6.20.15

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 5.23.22

May 23, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, May

Monday Morning Missouri River Fishing Report 5.23.22 Flows 3k. Water Temps 51F. Caddis showing somewhat. BWO’s still red hot. March Browns, say goodnight. Although there are some last minute micro local events. PMD nymphs in the water column. Caddis pupa…

Weekend Update Mo River Fishing Report 5.12.22

May 12, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report

Weekend Update Mo River Fishing Report 5.12.22 Good rain today. Ended as we are writing his fishing report, but did give us a nice soak today. More please as we move through the remainder of the month. Flows 3200cfs Water…

Thursday Fishing Report straight outta Craig Montana

May 5, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

BWO, fishing report, March Brown, May, Spring, Streamer

Thursday Fishing Report straight outta Craig MT Flows 3110cfs Water Temps 46F. Crazy hitch yesterday?! Dry Flies coming off daily. Sun does not help them stick on the water though. An today with temps nearing the 80F mark the wings…

Headhunters Fly Shop Missouri River Montana Fishing Report April 21st

April 21, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

April, BWO, fishing report, Flows, Midge, sale, Spring, Streamer, Temps, water

Headhunters Fly Shop Missouri River Montana Fishing Report April 21st Most of the snow on the banks has dissipated and the boat ramps are clear. The fishing is damn good and the weather is cooperating. There will be some traffic…

Tuesday Fishing Report 4.19.22

April 19, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

April, BWO, fishing report, Flahsy, Spirng, Trout Spey

Tuesday Fishing Report 4.19.22 All good in the canyon this coming week. Does not look like much more snow but we are in the Rocky Mountain region. The Divide is within sight, and the weather can truly change within a…

Mini Fishing Report, Spring Hours, Skwala Fishing Outerwear, Current Local Events

March 21, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, MArch, Midge

Mini Fishing Report, Spring Hours, Current Local Events Fishing is very good for the spring session. The spring session that started yesterday. It’s good. Daily air temps will be warm this week and no wind, not high winds, forecast for…

March 15th Missouri River Fishing Report

March 15, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

DFO, dry fly, fishing report, MArch, Midge, Swing

March 15th Missouri River Fishing Report Dry Fly Fishing kinda as good as it gets for late winter early spring midge action. Sunday the best I’ve seen personally in a number of year. For the dry. For the midge bite.…

Tuesday Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River

January 25, 2022

Mark Raisler

Uncategorized

fishing report, Montana, winter

Tuesday Fishing Report Montana’s Missouri River Water temps cold. Water low. Traffic light. Shelf ice pretty non-existent. Shop open 8am daily. Sows, scuds, Zebra’s, Pink flies of your desire. Deep and slow water. Split shot. Almost stopped for the nymphers.…

Mid January Fishing Report from HH of Craig

January 17, 2022

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report, winter

Mid January Fishing Report from HH of Craig First fishing report in about 3 weeks! Not because we didn’t want to write one or too lazy to inform you the reader. Nope. Too freaking cold to fish. Too snowy to…

Weekend Update Early December ’21

December 4, 2021

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

December, fishing report, spey, Trout, Trout Spey, winter

Weekend Update Early December ’21 Winter this morning on Montana’s Missouri River. Yes. A spot of winter. A small spot. Let’s hope it is the foreshadowing of a terrifically wet and long and cold winter and spring. We don’t often…

Missouri River Montana Thursday 11.18.21 Fishing Report

November 18, 2021

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

fishing report

Missouri River Montana Thursday 11.18.21 Fishing Report It is changing. The water. The fish. The temps. The season. Transition period on now. Fish moving into a bit slower and deeper and cooler water. Although many still enjoying the quick paced…

Thursday November 4th Missouri River Fishing Report Headhunters Fly Shop

November 4, 2021

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

DFO, Fall, fishing report, November, nymph, Swing, Trout Spey

Thursday November 4th Missouri River Fishing Report Headhunters Fly Shop All good is this neighborhood. Water temps continue to be good for the bite. The fish like these fall temperatures. And one than the wind the weather has been seasonal.…

Mid-Week Fishing Report 10.27.21

October 27, 2021

Mark Raisler

Fishing Report

Brown Trout, fishing report

Mid-Week Fishing Report 10.27.21 Flows: 2700cfs. Lower than mandated. Federally mandated suggests low flows are 2800cfs. Lower than that, by less than a centimeter. Fish the faster water, has been the theme. But do not disregard the skinny flats when…

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