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Solitude on the Missouri – photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Like solitude?

There’s plenty of it around here these days. A few folks filling the rooms, about a 50/50 split between hunters and anglers and still a semblance of a daily morning rush but there has definitely been a noticeable downturn in activity over the past week which will continue through the holidays. That being said, we’ve got a full house for Thanksgiving and if the weather continues to be mild we will likely see a fair amount of anglers right through the end of the year.

If you’re considering making the trip it’s a great time to do it. We’ve got off-season lodging rates starting at $69/night + tax and speaking of tax – the resort tax has gone away until Spring so come stay and fish and shop and save yourself 3% on all of it.

$400 winter guide trips available NOW. Not sure about the weather? Neither are we. Book your trip and see what happens. If you don’t like what you see in the forecast or even on the morning of your scheduled trip you are free to bail with no cancellation fees. It can be a great time of year to fish the Missouri but you never know what you’re going to get weather-wise. We get that. $400 gets you a full day (by winter standards), a hot lunch and refreshments and transportation to and from the river.

Wolf Creek is THE place to be this time of year when fishing the Missouri. Cozy, affordable lodging and a first rate Montana Fly Shop and Guide Service at WCA, dining at The Frenchman, the only gas and groceries (including an awesome Montana Microbrew selection) between Helena and Cascade at The Canyon Store, cocktails and night life at The Oasis and all closer to Holter Dam and Wolf Creek Bridge than anyone.

Book your lodging and guide trips for next season now and lock in 2015 rates. June and July lodging is already getting hard to come by and prime season guide dates are filling quickly so book now to guarantee a spot and save yourself some $$$ as well.

The shop is open daily at 7:30 AM, earlier than all the rest so start your day with a visit to WCA. Enjoy complimentary coffee, a warm shop and everything you need for your day on the water. Shuttles, bugs, tools and accessories, leaders, lines and tippet, HellRazor jackets and Steelhead Gloves from Kast Extreme Fishing Gear and much more. Lots of end-of-season deals including 20% off all Echo  and St Croix rods and select Nautilus, Ross and Echo reels.

High wind watch in effect for tomorrow and Wednesday and some colder temps and snow showers predicted for the end of the week but nothing that should prevent you from fishing the Missouri!

November on the Missouri

It’s a fishy looking day out there today. Rain/snow mix and lots of cloud cover…perfect conditions save the northerly breeze keeping things on the chilly side, just shy of comfortable.

It is the second week of November however so the weather is to be expected. Certainly tolerable and even enjoyable if you dress appropriately. Layer up and have at it. A little Primaloft and Gore Tex go a long way in keeping you protected from the elements and thinking about fishing rather than how miserable you are. Hot coffee and a thermos full of hot soup can certainly take the edge off as well. Book a late fall or winter guide trip with us and our guides will certainly see to it that you have plenty of both.

We’ve heard some good reports from the past couple of days but some lackluster ones as well. Nymphing is getting it done and streamer fishing is the best it’s been this fall ( which isn’t saying a whole lot but those putting the time in are finding some willing players). Dry fly fishing has been inconsistent – hampered by sunshine and wind but there are bugs and there are fish – you just have to be in the right place at the right time. I plan to run down to the river after work today to see if I can catch some last light action. Stay tuned!

Things are definitely quiet around Wolf Creek and Craig but we are doing a decent lodging business between the hunters and the remaining anglers and we’re still busy enough in the shop that we will continue to be open every day at 7 AM for all of your late season Missouri River Fly Fishing needs.

Shuttles, Bugs, Cold Weather gear from KAST and Redington, great end-of-season deals on Echo and St Croix rods as well as select Nautilus and Ross Reels. Leaders, lines and tippet from Rio, Airflo and Trout Hunter, Fishpond Nomad nets, piles of tools and accessories, Flyagra, Titan Rod Vaults and much more.

Make Wolf Creek Montana your late season Missouri River fly fishing destination. With comfortable affordable lodging and a first fly shop and guide service at WCA, two bar/restaurants, the only gas station/convenience store between Helena and Cascade and the closest proximity to Holter Dam and Wolf Creek Bridge why go anywhere else?

Wolf Creek Bridge on the Mighty Missouri River near Wolf Creek Montana. – photo by Wolf Creek Angler

Finally some fall-like weather as we begin to hit the home stretch of the season. It’s still been warmer than what we would like but overcast skies, chilly mornings and dwindling daylight will hopefully soon be ushering in the big bug days of fall. Not that we haven’t already had some great fall fishing days out there but we’re still waiting for the consistent fall weather patterns that bring the bugs.

It’s been a tremendous fall here at WCA with a full house for most of the month and some great retail days that have had us scrambling to re-stock for winter. We can’t thank you enough for making us your Missouri River fly fishing destination!

We had planned on closing some of our lodging down this week but have decided to keep everything open at least through the weekend to satisfy the demand which has been driven by the unseasonably warm weather.

Off-Season lodging rates will go into effect beginning November 1st. We will have cabins available likely through Thanksgiving and bungalows will be available all winter long for $99/night + tax.

With Izaaks closed for the season and things winding down in Craig it’s time to make Wolf Creek your Missouri River Off-Season fly fishing destination. With a first- rate fly shop and lodging operation, two bar/restaurants and the only gas station/convenience store between Helena and Cascade we’ve got everything you need right here in Wolf Creek and we’re just minutes from Holter Dam and the Wolf Creek Bridge FAS.

Start your day with a visit to the shop for shuttles and bugs and anything else you may need before hitting the water. Spend the day with the river to yourself (relatively speaking) and warm up with dinner and drinks at The Frenchman or The Oasis before retiring to the cozy confines of your room at Wolf Creek Angler.

It’s a quiet time of year here and you’ll love the solitude. It just so happens the fishing can be pretty damn good too! We hope to see you during the quiet time on the Missouri. With limited lodging availability we suggest you call early in the week to reserve a room. Nice weekends usually fill.

Full fishing report on the way but from everything we’ve heard it sounds like things have been decent out there with most reporting moderately good dry fly and nymph action. The streamer bite has yet to take off but if you’re willing to put the time in and commit to it you will likely be rewarded.

Stop by the shop for up to date info on the where, when, what and why of fall fishing on the Missouri. Open daily at 7 am.