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Stable tailwater flows and overcast skies create reliable subsurface opportunities on the Missouri River. Focus your efforts on deep runs where trout feed on midges and small mayfly nymphs.
Craig, Montana
Best Flies For Missouri River
Use a long leader and a mend-free drift to match the steady tailwater current.
Forecast timing & sources
- Forecast generated
- Oct 28, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
- Valid until
- Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
- Source updated
- Oct 28, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
- Flow observation
- Observed Oct 28, 2026, 6:45 AM MDT
- Water temperature observation
- Observed Oct 28, 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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Midges, size 18-22, Midday (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
Zebra Midge, size 18-22, nymph; Juju Midge, size 18-22; Top Secret Midge, size 18-22
BWOs, size 16-20, Midday (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
Pheasant Tail, size 16-20, nymph; Spandex BWO, size 16-20; Micro Mayfly, size 16-20
Scuds, size 16-18, Morning (6:00 AM–10:00 AM)
Ray Charles, size 16-18; Olive Scud, size 16-18; Tailwater Scud, size 16-18
Caddis, size 16-18, Midday (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
No matching fly supplied
Terrestrials, size 14-16, Afternoon (2:00 PM–6:00 PM)
No matching fly supplied
How To Fish These Flies
- Use a long leader and a mend-free drift to match the steady tailwater current.
- Use Indicator Nymphing Rig.
- Favor Weighted beads, thin profiles, realistic wingcases.
Current Conditions
Flow2,870 cfs and steady
Water Temp51°F
WeatherOvercast
Rating8/10 · Good
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