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Missoula, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Missoula, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Missoula, Montana is a premier Western fly fishing destination, anchored by the Bitterroot, Clark Fork, and Blackfoot Rivers that converge around town. Anglers travel here for wild trout fishing, prolific insect hatches, and diverse water types ranging from meadow streams to rugged freestones, all within a short drive of downtown Missoula. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:45 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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    Nautical Twilight ends:
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  • Visibility:
    83%
  • Waning Gibbous - 83% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,405 km
    Proximity:
    14.8 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Missoula
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:53 am - 05:53 am
  • minor Time:
    08:11 am - 10:11 am
  • major Time:
    04:06 pm - 06:06 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:35 pm - 01:35 am
All times are displayed in the America/Denver timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -6 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 83% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -56 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Denver • Thu, 4 Jun 00:56 • 46.872, -113.994
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Missoula, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Missoula

Missoula fishing revolves around three blue-ribbon trout rivers: the Bitterroot, Clark Fork, and Blackfoot, plus dozens of alpine lakes and small tributaries. The area offers year-round opportunities, but tactics and locations shift dramatically with the seasons, so dialing in timing, water type, and approach is crucial to consistent success.

Spring starts with late-winter midge and nymph fishing, quickly shifting into the famed Skwala stonefly hatch on the Bitterroot and lower Clark Fork. Look for slower inside seams, soft edges, and drop-off transitions when flows are still cold and rising. Nymph rigs with stonefly, mayfly, and caddis imitations, trailed by a small beadhead, are highly effective. As water warms, watch for blue-winged olive and March brown hatches; dry-dropper rigs shine when trout start feeding higher in the column but are still reluctant to commit to full-on dry fly presentations.

By summer, Missoula’s rivers transition into classic Western dry fly water. The Blackfoot offers cold, fast freestone pocket water ideal for attractor dries, hopper-dropper setups, and streamer fishing tight to cutbanks. On the mid- and lower Clark Fork, target shaded banks, mid-river shelves, and foam lines with stonefly, caddis, and terrestrial patterns. The Bitterroot fishes best in the early and late hours; focus on riffle corners, deep runs, and the heads and tails of pools. Long leaders, stealthy wading, and accurate, tight casts close to structure are vital when flows drop and clarity improves.

Fall in Missoula is prime time for larger trout. Cooling nights and stable flows trigger aggressive feeding, especially for browns. Streamer patterns stripped along cutbanks, boulder edges, and the first drop off the bank can produce some of the biggest fish of the year. Mayfly hatches (BWO and Mahogany) bring pods of trout to gentle inside seams and slicks; use smaller, low-riding patterns on long, fine tippets. On the Blackfoot and upper Clark Fork, watch for depth changes in boulder gardens and slots—these lanes often concentrate fish as water temperatures fall.

Winter fishing is focused on the warmest part of the day and slower, deeper wintering lies. Look for broad, slow runs, deep tailouts, and inside bends where trout can conserve energy. Nymphs and small midges fished close to the bottom are the most consistent producers. Use subtle indicators, lighter weight, and short drifts to keep flies in the strike zone without constantly hanging up.

Beyond the big three rivers, numerous lakes and stillwaters around Missoula hold trout, pike, bass, and panfish. Early and late in the open-water season, focus on drop-offs, submerged weed edges, and inflow areas. Suspending baitfish patterns, leech imitations, and small jigs or plastics work well when fish are cruising transition zones. Boat anglers should pay attention to wind-driven shorelines where food is pushed and predators concentrate.

Across all seasons, success around Missoula hinges on matching your tactics to current flows, water temperature, and clarity. Prioritize reading seams, depth changes, and structure, keep your presentations drag-free, and adjust weight and fly size frequently until you dial in what the fish want.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Missoula area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Missoula. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Pattee Creek - 3.93116888874km , Milltown Dam - 7.73074566514km , Blackfoot River - 8.04820615195km , East Fork Deer Creek - 8.73510200713km , West Fork Deer Creek - 9.11053052156km , Bitterroot River - 9.62380428108km , Dagret Creek - 9.97154888546km , Kona Ranch Dam - 10.20377105708km , Fraser Creek - 10.95121033814km , Bear Run Creek - 11.26679191374km , East Fork Grant Creek - 11.76993618646km , Pilcher Creek - 12.15380677945km , Little Park Creek - 12.48342551226km , Worden Creek - 12.70077007498km , Plummers Slough - 12.85877899389km , Doyles Slough - 13.22594964656km , Turah Creek - 14.04849383415km , Beeskove Creek - 14.27802767575km , Warm Slough - 14.42605239713km , North Fork Sleeman Creek - 14.55057190541km , La Fray Creek - 14.80663577232km , Peterson Lake Dam - 14.88840335766km , La Valle Creek - 15.28163323654km , South Fork Sleeman Creek - 15.64797509336km , Kallis Creek - 15.67272028493km , Sleeman Creek - 15.98862653668km , Farmers Lakes - 16.06998560227km , Sin-tin-tin-em-ska Creek - 16.11656687169km , Saint Lawrence Creek - 16.24997840912km , Upper Twin Lake Dam - 16.3396547381km , Lower Lake Dam Number 2 - 16.39977120842km , East Fork Rattlesnake Creek - 16.58042253183km , Spooner Creek - 16.64884249387km , McKinley Lake Dam - 16.99350448108km , Kendall Creek - 17.23030959071km , Roosevelt Lake - 17.44780038487km , Donovan Creek - 17.87066071894km , Plant Creek - 17.92995480434km , Worden Lake - 18.07462543071km , Worden Lake Dam - 18.07567199303km

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