Missoula Fishing Report

Montana Creek Opener 5/16/2015

Missoula Fishing Report for: The third Saturday in May. What a wonderful day to be an angler. They tributaries and creeks open across the Beautiful state of Montana. During a normal water year this mean that we can finally find a smaller creek to get out on with clear water and a chance to throw dry flies. This year it won’t be that much of an issue. While the main stems of all the local rivers are somewhat in shape, the creeks are always a great excuse to get out and explore a piece of water that you have never seen before. Little water, Beautiful fish, awesome scenery, and sometimes surprisingly big fish too!

The fish on the creeks won’t be picky. If it floats, most likely they will eat it. Any foamy Stonefly will certainly get looks. The old tried and true Mayfly patterns will also produce fish. The Para-Adams, The Haze, The Hare’s ear. They will all bring fish up on the little creeks. If you want to fish nymphs, don’t get too techy. The Rubber legs, a prince, and a copper john will be about all you need. 

So while the main rivers are still big from snow melt rest assured that the tribs are a great option. So get out and explore some new water!

-The MAngler

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