Montana
Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Creek
Current River Rating
Fair · 67
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Monday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 3620 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.23 ft
- Water Temperature
- 62.6 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 6, 2026, 8:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 06066500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
55°F
Feels like
53°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 6, 2026, 3:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sun 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sun 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 57°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sun 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 75°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sun 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Mon 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 54°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Rain
High 61°F / Low 51°F
Chance 71%
Precip 0.24 in
Max gust 35 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 66°F / Low 46°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Wed, Sep 9
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 46°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Bounded Missouri River trout tailwater below Holter Dam near Wolf Creek. USGS 06066500 is the at-location station with live discharge and water temperature. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Not Missouri below Hauser Dam.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Missouri River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Missouri below Holter Dam is Montana’s Wolf Creek / Craig tailwater trout fishery. StrikeTracks requalifies this existing identity to Monitoring-Backed from USGS 06066500 after fishery completion. Flow Context remains default-deny. Mountain whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) are a native game fish in this drainage per official state fishery management; they are described here because StrikeTracks has no species-selector ID. Confirm current FWP whitefish rules separately (https://fwp.mt.gov/fish). Hatch Match publishes seasonal hatch guidance based on published local fishing sources. Actual insect activity varies with weather, water temperature, elevation, and local conditions. This is not a live hatch observation.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
FWP Statewide Fisheries Management Plan 2023–2026 manages this drainage as a wild trout fishery. Confirm current FWP Exceptions to Standard Regulations. Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Creek (USGS 06066500). Distinct from Hauser Dam.
Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
FWP Statewide Fisheries Management Plan 2023–2026 manages this drainage as a wild trout fishery. Confirm current FWP Exceptions to Standard Regulations. Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Creek (USGS 06066500). Distinct from Hauser Dam.
Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Large Missouri tailwater below Holter Dam through the Wolf Creek / Craig corridor.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by FWP Fishing Access Sites at Wolf Creek, Craig, and related Missouri FAS. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point, not a FAS pin.
Stocking information
FWP manages this Missouri tailwater as a wild trout fishery. Confirm any current official stocking separately.
Official sources
Verify current FWP Missouri Exceptions and closures. Do not remap to Hauser Dam 06065500.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Lewis and Clark, Montana
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Lewis and Clark
Management Category
Wild trout tailwater
Regulation Scope
Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Creek
Regulation Summary
Missouri below Holter Dam: FWP Central District regulations unless an Exception applies. Confirm current closures.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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