Fishing Conditions & Comments:
The Missouri below Hauser or Holter dams is another excellent winter and spring fishing destination due to the consistent water flows and temperatures.

Big fish move into the stretch below Holter dam and can be taken on a variety of scuds and midge nymphs.

Fishing around Craig can produce good dry fly fishing with midges, especially on calm, cloudy days. Nymphing the riffles and deeper pools can result in good numbers of fish. Don't hesitate to throw streamers on a Scientific Anglers Streamer Express line for the big boys!

Updated:
2/22/08

Stream Flow:
3,370 cfs near Wolf Creek

River Conditions:
Moderate river levels and consistent water temps due to the dam make for good winter fishing.

Hatches:
Midges

Dries:
Parachute Adams #18-#20, CDC Griffith's Gnat #18-#20, Adams Midge Cluster #18-#20, CDC Midge Adult #18-#20, Smith's Midge #18 and Morgan's Midge #20.

Nymphs:
Pink Lightning Bug #14-#18, Micro Mayfly #14-#18, Tungsten Hunchback Baetis #20, Might May #18, Beerhead Baetis #16-#18, Red or Copper Tungsten Copper John #16-#18, Black or Red Zebra Midge #16-#18, RS2 #18-#20, Baetis Wonder Nymph #16-#20, Quill Nymph #16-#20, Sawyer Pheasant Tail #18-#20, B.H. Cheesman Emerger #18, Black or Gray B.H. Polywing Emerger #18, B.H. K-Flasher Midge #18, Flashback WD-40 #18, Blood Midge #20, Red Chironomid #16, Red or Ice GT's Perfect #16-#18, Black or Red Tailwater Tiny #18, Pink & Orange Scuds #14-#16, Pink, Gray or Orange Sparkle Scuds #14-#16, Tan, Pink or Gray Ray Charles & Soft Hackle Ray Charles #14-#16, Pink or Tan Soft Hackle Sow Bugs #14-#16, and Pink, Olive or Gray Soft Tex Scuds #16.

Streamers:
Lion King #4-#6, Trick or Treat #4-#6, Black or Olive Bow River Buggers #4-#6, Yellow/Brown or Olive Beldar Buggers #4-#6, Olive & Black B.H. Rubberleg Woolly Buggers #6-#10, Foxee Clouser #6-#10, Dead Drift Crayfish #8, Clouser Crayfish #8-#10, Yellow or Olive Super Yummies #4-#6, Copper Zonkers #4-#6 and Olive or White Zuddlers #4-#6.