missouri river fishing report July 30
Water flows are dropping to 3300cfs. Water temps 64.5F. Weather patterns show slightly below normal temperatures for the next 10 days. We do see some rainfall included. We like the rain. We like the forecast. Normally we see lower temps in August than July. July is historically the hottest month of the year. August is a bit cooler. September follows.Will we see Hoot Owl restrictions this calendar year? We don’t know. Only Mother Nature knows.
Practice catch and release techniques as we do have warm water in our Montana waters. Limit photos. Fish early, get off early.
Trico’s for the dry fly angler. Zebra midge for the nymph angler.
Grasshopper for the dry fly angler. Zirdle Bug for the nymph angler.
Caddis for the dry fly angler. Purple Weight Fly for the nymph angler.
Ant for the dry fly angler. Sunken ant, for the nymph angler.
Fish early, Headhunters Fly Shop open daily 6am.
Enjoy the remainder of July! See you in downtown Craig MT.