About Missouri River - Holter Dam to Cascade Fishing
Recommended Bait
Some of the best bait for Rainbow Trout is a small spinner or spoon, especially in silver or gold colors, or live bait like worms.
Some of the best bait for Brown Trout is live minnows or small spoons, especially in natural colors like silver and brown.
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Popular Fish in Missouri River - Holter Dam to Cascade
The Missouri River, from Holter Dam to Cascade in Montana, is renowned for its incredible fishing opportunities and diverse fish populations. Anglers flock to this stretch of the river in search of the most popular fish in the area, including rainbow trout, brown trout, walleye, and northern pike. The experience of fishing in the Missouri River is not just about catching these prized fish, but also about immersing oneself in the breathtaking natural beauty of the river and the surrounding landscape. Each cast into the river offers the chance to encounter some of the most sought-after fish in this picturesque and serene part of Montana.
Walleye
A prized freshwater fish with a light-colored body and large, glassy eyes, Walleye are known for their delicious flavor and tendency to bite at night.
Northern Pike
An ambush predator with a long, slender body and a ferocious grin, Northern Pike wait among weeds and strike with lightning speed. Their large size and aggressive nature make them a favorite among anglers.
Rainbow Trout
A beautiful fish with an iridescent band of colors along its side, Rainbow Trout are prized for their delicate flavor. They prefer cold, clear streams and rivers.
Brown Trout
Brown Trout have a brown and yellow mottled body. They are known for their intelligence and can be quite tricky to catch. They prefer streams with fast-moving currents.
Regulations
Montana Stream Access Laws
The Courts have described the reach of the California public right of navigation as”teh right to navigate and to excersize the... See More
Montana Freshwater Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions... See More
Montana Fishing License Online
In California, anyone under the age of 16 or above is required to get a sport fishing license to take any fish: shell fish: repltile o... See More
Montana Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local, rules and regulation... See More
