April 9, 2026 With Opening Week at the Ranch quickly approaching, the trout seem just as excited as the staff to welcome everyone back to the Missouri. After some much needed snow to start the month, the weather and fish are starting to find their Spring form with hatches being found up and down the river. Flows have been holding in the 3000-3500CFS range and water temps in the low 40s°F.  Midges are still the name of the game, with anglers being rewarded for persistence and

March 26, 2026 Our 2027 schedule is now open for booking, drop us a line and look forward to seeing everyone at the ranch soon! June saw dry fly fishing come into full swing! With mixed weather to start the month, the Missouri established it's classic summer form by mid-June. A few rivers in Montana had hoot-owl restrictions, however the Missouri did not see the same regulation. Daily highs varied from 75-95°F. With flows around 4,500 CFS with water temperatures approaching 6

February 5, 2026 While anglers take advantage of a year round fishery on the Missouri, there's a special allure to May that keeps even the most experienced fly fisherman coming back. As a tailwater, the Missouri River is insulated from large runoff events. The spring fishing on the Mo is some of the best in all of Montana, with trout heavily feeding as water temps come up. Weather can vary greatly, but historic day-time highs are in the 60's with scattered showers.  BWOs cont