Missoula rivers are high and continuing to rise. Not the end of river fishing, but it does get a lot tougher. Fishing inside seams and any holding water you can find is what you want to focus on. Not ideal conditions, but you can definitely catch fish in dirty water on nymphs and streamers. Be careful if you choose to get out on the rivers.

While river fishing is do-able, it may be time to look outside the box. There are many options to fish during runoff that can be a lot of fun. Stop in the shop and we would be more then happy to point you in the right direction. Check out an alpine lake, or start chasing some different species.  Bass and pike are available in lakes, ponds and rivers, and we can help you find willing fish.

And  if you’re resting your casting arm this time of year, come check out our EXPANDED FLY SELECTION.  We have over 2000 bins filled to the brim with old favorites and brand new killers. If you’re a tyer, use the month of May to stock up for the summer. Our materials selection is newly EXPANDED and FULLY STOCKED.

This is no one’s favorite time of year for fishing. So keep in touch. We’re working on some fun ideas that may make the time go by a little faster during this slow fishing time.