Missouri River (Toston Dam to Canyon Ferry):
I have yet to hear any reports of too much gunk flowing down stream but also, the flows are significantly higher this week with all the rain. Floating would be fun but fishing will be harder. However, if you can find some good slack water or calm, deep stretches a drop shot with a leech or small minnow pattern is worth throwing. The walleye will be hunkered down but they should remain in that stretch until late fall.
Missouri River (Holter Dam to Great Falls):
This weather is kinda wreaking havoc on the river. The safest choice I would say at this point is to really focus on PMD’s but there may still some caddis hatches on occasion. Particularly in the upper stretch, you may still find luck on sow bugs, scuds and hare’s ear. There’s a chance some small hoppers are showing up but I have not heard of much in the way of any hopper hatches yet. However, flows are finally on the healthy side with a discharge of 4,800cfs. I doubt this will remain for long but hopefully this will give the fish a good reprieve from the warmer, slower water.
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