Hopper Fishing is Here! Big Bugs and Big Eats

July 28, 2025

Summer days are producing great terrestrial fishing on the Missouri and beautiful weather to enjoy the entire property! The early evenings are cooling off with passing showers/thunderstorms, which further charge the river and our fishing. Daily highs will range from 77°F-85°F. Weeds are still prevalent, but offering good structure for our trout. As of this report, flows are 4,280 CFS with water temperatures out of the dam at 64°F. 

Hopper season is upon us! Whether prospecting with water-walkers over buckets/by banks, or throwing hoppers at pods of fish, our anglers have been getting great eats. Tricos are still around, however, the best action is on caddis, ants, beetles and hoppers. We expect the action to continue for the next few weeks.

Zirdles have been the star of the show. Whether dead-drifting, swinging or dragging crayfish patterns, our guests have been getting aggressive takes river wide. Weight flies, rainbow warrior perdigons and the occasional sow bug continue to take fish as well.   

A few brave anglers streamer fished this week, with moderate success. While not the preferred method this time of year, some aggressive fish have been fooled by kreelex, sparkle minnows and thin mints. 

Drop us a line, and we'll see you soon at the ranch!

Missouri River Ranch

info@missouririverranch.com

406-206-6989