Trout · Rockies

Missouri River

Craig, Montana · USA

A wide, cold tailwater below Holter Dam with huge trout numbers. Fish sipping tiny mayflies on flat water make it a dry-fly exam.

Apr–Jul and Sep–Oct; fishes year-round

Target species
Rainbow and brown trout
Guide day rate
$700–790Full-day drift boat, 2 anglersSource: montanaangler.comChecked October 2026
Trip style
Guide recommended
Access
Wade & float
Public access
Good
Crowding
High
Difficulty
Intermediate
Fly into
HLN Helena45 min (BZN Bozeman 2.5 hr)

Getting there

Fly into HLN Helena, then 45 min (BZN Bozeman 2.5 hr). About 42 miles (68 km) by road.

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