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Clear morning conditions and steady tailwater flows on the Missouri River create excellent subsurface feeding opportunities. Trico and Baetis presence dictates a precise nymphing approach for steady trout.
Craig, Montana
Best Flies For Missouri River
Maintain a drag-free drift close to the riverbed in riffles and seam lines.
Forecast timing & sources
- Forecast generated
- Sep 13, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
- Valid until
- Sep 14, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
- Source updated
- Sep 13, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
- Flow observation
- Observed Sep 13, 2026, 6:45 AM MDT
- Water temperature observation
- Observed Sep 13, 2026, 6:45 AM MDT
Buggin combines river and weather signals into a fishing forecast. A rating is model guidance, not a catch guarantee. Observation times can differ from forecast generation.
Configured gauge: Missouri River near Wolf Creek · 06073600. The forecast point may differ from the gauge location.
Bugs & Best Matches
What's active
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Tricos, size 18-22, Morning (6:00 AM–10:00 AM)
Thread Body Trico, size 18-22, dry; Trico Spinner, size 18-22, dry; CDC Trico Emerger, size 18-22, dry
Baetis, size 16-20, Morning (6:00 AM–10:00 AM)
Pheasant Tail, size 16-20, dry; RS2, size 16-20, dry; Sparkle Dun, size 16-20, dry
Midges, size 18-24, Morning (6:00 AM–10:00 AM)
Zebra Midge, size 18-24, dry; Disco Midge, size 18-24, dry; Top Secret Midge, size 18-24, dry
Scuds, size 14-18, Variable
No matching fly supplied
Caddis, size 14-18, Variable
No matching fly supplied
How To Fish These Flies
- Maintain a drag-free drift close to the riverbed in riffles and seam lines.
- Use Indicator Nymphing.
- Favor Small beadheads, natural coloration, sparse profiles.
Current Conditions
Flow3,180 cfs and steady
Water Temp61°F
WeatherClear Night
Rating7/10 · Good
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