River Guides

  • Spring Fishing on Montana's Missouri River

    Spring Fishing on Montana's Missouri River

    Spring fishing on Montana's fabled Missouri River can be super productive . . . if you know how to approach its early season hatches, which include blue-wing-olives, caddis, and pale morning duns. One of the river's most avid anglers, Fred Telleen, tell you how to make the most of this spring fishing on the Missouri.

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    3 Min
    1. Montana's Missouri River: 2026 Fly-Fishing Forecast

      Montana's Missouri River: 2026 Fly-Fishing Forecast

      The Missouri River Fly Fishers hosted its State of The Rivers conference in Great Falls, Mont., in February, which is an annual event that focuses on the health of the Missouri River. Author Sam Wike details what was said, and how Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks believes the fishing will pan out this year. The good news? Lots of large fish in good numbers.

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      4 Min
    2. Timing The Columbia Basin Steelhead Run

      Timing The Columbia Basin Steelhead Run

      Josh Mills breaks down when and where you need to be during the steelhead run.

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      6 Min
    3. An Introduction to Spey Fishing Techniques and Gear

      An Introduction to Spey Fishing Techniques and Gear

      A beginners guide to swinging flies with a Spey rod.

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      9 Min
    4. Missouri River Float Guide Recommendations for Fly Fishing

      Missouri River Float Guide Recommendations for Fly Fishing

      Want to float the Missouri River? Read this.

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      14 Min
    5. Fishing the Calendar in Eastern Washington

      Fishing the Calendar in Eastern Washington

      Washington fly fishing. Chip O'Brien explains why Eastern portion of the state is so special.

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      7 Min
    6. A Guide to Floating and Camping on Montana's Smith River

      A Guide to Floating and Camping on Montana's Smith River

      A guide for floating the Smith River that actually shows and explains each of the campgrounds you can choose from for your journey. This guide also includes recent updates from FWP on the Smith River Float.

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      6 Min
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