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Craig / Cascade

Missouri River

Marginal2,860 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Missouri RiverNear Toston

Marginal
2,860CFS
Discharge
3.85ft
Gauge Height
53.6°F
Water Temp
Updated 26 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

26.44 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

38°FClear sky
Wind 5 mph26.44 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

☁️

Overcast

55° / 43°

Tomorrow

❄️

Snow

47° / 33°

0.14"

Wed

☁️

Overcast

69° / 32°

Thu

🌧️

Rain

61° / 48°

0.64"

Snow in forecast — check road conditions before heading out.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Missouri River.

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What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Missouri River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Missouri River · May · Late Spring

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🟢 Active now at 53.6°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

MidgeCaddisPale Morning Dun

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JanDec

Mother's Day CADDIS (size 14-16) at peak — heavy emergence between Craig and Cascade. BWOs continuing. PMDs (size 16-18) starting late month. Reservoir releases stable. The Missouri is at its busiest.

Blue-Winged OlivePMDCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Missouri River

Big-water tailwater below Holter Dam — Montana's most consistent year-round fishery for trophy rainbows and browns. Stable flows, prolific hatches, and miles of wadeable riffles between Craig and Cascade.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveCaddisPale Morning DunTrico