Missouri River

Rainbow Trout are probably the most wide spread  trout on the planet. For the most part The native range is the Rivers flowing into the Pacific Ocean, often a mix of Resident and Anadromous aka Steelhead. There is a small native Population (Athabasca River ) in Alberta remnants that goes…

After a recent rain event The Bow River experience a very good and needed bump in flow which at the start sent our Bow River Fly-Fishing Guides & Clients  scurrying to other waters in the Southern Part of the Province namely the Oldman and Waterton Rivers. Fly-Fishing in Southern Alberta…

One of the most effective ways to catch Trout is to fish Streamers. However it does require  Angler’s to stay focused and “live it”  as the Streamer bite will and usually turn on and off during the course of the day. The rewards are there for those that persist as…

With Spring rolling around I am getting somewhat excited about the adventures that await.I always start my Fly Fishing Season off on Montana’s Missouri River.It’s a remarkable fishery boasting an extremely robust Trout Population made of a Rainbow and Brown Trout.Some get extremely large.It’s also a river where you use…

I received a new Fly-Rod from Orvis yesterday.It’s the new Helios Generation 4 -9ft 4 wt.I cast it out in from of the house and of course starting dreaming of all the places I like to fish 4 wt rods ,which are on Spring Creeks.To me it’s a perfect fit…

We are getting excited about the up and comming Fly-Fishing Season in both Alberta and Montana.For those seeking an early season or Pre runoff trip look at mid April until late May for Alberta’s Bow River  and April ,May and June for Montana’s Missouri River. Both Rivers fish well thru…

Montana’s Missouri River has been fishing good.Hatches consist of Tricos,Caddis and some P.M.D.’s.The Hopper fishing is also off to a good start.The heat has the best fishing happening in the AM then the water warms and things slow down.However overall its been good times on the Missouri River.

                                   Bow River Fly-Fishing Report Currently The Bow River is dropping and the fishing has been good.Caddis,P.M.D.’s and Golden Stone Flies are now making their appearance.Dry Fly fishing has been picking up and will…

The April Fly-Fishing on Montana’s Missouri River and Alberta’s Bow River has been good.We have had Fly-Fishing  trips out on both and judging by the fish caught and feed back from our Fly-Fishing Clients Everyone has has been having a good time on these two remarkable Tailwater Trout Fisheries.Streamers and…

As usual we are getting pumped about the up and coming Fly-Fishing Season in Alberta and Montana.Snowpack is normal to slightly above throughout the Missouri River drainage and slightly below normal in Alberta.Snowpack should increase as  we move thru late winter and into early spring. As  things stand now It’s…

Missouri River Fly-Fishing We have been busy on the Missouri River both Guiding and Fishing,all has been good.Nymphing,Streamer fishing and Dry Fly Fishing all have produced.The really good news is flows on The Missouri River.Longterm is better than expected (compared to last season) which will make a world of difference…

Currently The Bow River and Missouri River have been fishing decent.The Longterm forecast is the The Bow River along with other Rivers in S.W. Alberta and S.E. British Columbia are sitting at just over 100% for snow pack.This means we will have good flows throughout the season on those Rivers.…

With the Season fast approaching its time to start thinking about planning a trip out west and we have you covered on a lot of rivers throughout.Currently Snow pack for most Alberta and British Columbia Drainages is sitting at 100 % which generally means Rivers will be fishable by July…

  Now that are well into August conditions have finally improved and Hoot Owl Restrictions have now been lifted due to a recent cool down which included lots of much needed rain.The Rivers that we have focused on have been fishing good then due to warming temperatures shutting down.This cool…

Our Fly-Fishing Season up on the Missouri River is in full swing, and the fishing  has been good and gets only better as the Season progresses.Caddis and P.M.D.’s have started and the fish are eating them. Canadian Border Forecast We have high hopes that the Canadian Border will finally be…

 Orvis Endorsed Montana Fly-Fishing Guides – Channel & Brown Outfitting Co. Channel & Brown Outfitting Company is The only Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Outfitter located on Montana’s Missouri River.Our Missouri River Fly-Fishing Guides are located in the Small and Quiet Town of Cascade Montana,a stone’s throw from the Banks of the…

  Channel & Brown Outfitting Company L.L.C. (MT Outfitter 7886 ) is a Cascade MT Based Fly-Fishing,Big Game and Bird Hunting Outfitting Service co-owned by Lindsey Channel and Dave Brown.Our Fly-Fishing focus is on Montana’s Missouri River and surrounding area.This all came about in August of 2020.We are extremely excited…

This has been a great year for Hopper fishing on Montana’s Missouri River.With luck it will last well into to September.The days start out fishing droppers under Hopper patterns and once the trout start looking up they come off.The “eats” dry from subtle sips to vicious attacks forcing anglers to…

Ontop of the stellar Fishing on The Missouri River there are some decent small streams to fish in the area.Of course they go nameless.It’s a great way to spend a day and seeing some great country.My friend Heather and I headed out to check out a stream she has access…

   Missouri River  Dry Dry Fly Eat    The Missouri River is  regarded as one of the best Tailwater Fisheries in North America.It’s home to a rich and varied insect life ,great scenery and a wild trout population that is off the charts.We believe that Fly-Fishing Montana’s Missouri River should…

  Caddis and P.M.D.’s are now hatching on Montana’s Missouri Rvier .The Bow River and the Elk River  are both blown out and will not be fishable until early July .If you are looking for a quick Fly-Fishing fix  look to the Missouri River .Contact us for the details .