When temperatures rise, trout congregate near dam releases, where the cold water is oxygen-rich. Effective flies include scuds and nymphs. Grasshoppers become viable for topwater fishing in summer evenings. In warmer downstream areas, larger pike lurk, best targeted with aggressive flies like black sex dungeons.

CrossCurrents Fly Shop provided a fishing report for the Missouri River on April 24, 2026, sharing insights and updates through their Instagram post.