Remember those hot sunny days of September when all you could think about was cooler fall weather, BWO’s and fishing the transition to autumn?

Well, those days are long gone.

Spitting snow, soaking rain, cold north wind…this is what you’ve been waiting for.

The 10 day forecast last week was predicting several inches of snow and lows in the 20’s for the first half of this week. Thankfully that’s been adjusted daily to more seasonable weather conditions. The snow has been falling today and has it has been heavy enough in places to warrant the first snow plowing of the season but temps are  tolerable and are slated to remain in the high 20 and low 30’s at night, far from the highs in the low 20’s which had been predicted last week.

The slow process of winterizing the property started today with RV’s and guide cabins being the first to get the winter treatment. It looks like we’ll keep the motel units open through the end of October and we’ll play it by ear with the cabins. Our bungalows will once again be available throughout the winter months and have actually already started to book as the ice anglers look with optimism towards another long and productive season on the hard water.  

It’s all about state of mind when it comes to fall fishing on the Missouri. At first glance it looks miserable outside and when you first step out the door it feels miserable outside but then you start to layer up while envisioning endless pods of Missouri River trout feasting on BWO’s and your perspective begins to shift.

The more layers you add the more optimistic you become about the possibility of an epic dry fly, nymph or streamer day on the Missouri.

Gore Tex is a modern miracle that converts misery to indifference so while it may be tempting to want to stay inside where it’s warm your chances of hooking the biggest trout of your lifetime drop to zero percent when you decide to exercise this option.

You need to be on the water in order to catch fish so layer up and get out there.  

Should you be lacking any of the necessities we are well stocked with Simms cold weather gear. Do like the Simms slogan says…FORGET THE FORECAST. It’s GO TIME on the MO’.

We’re also your go-to  when it comes to Missouri River fall bugs with bins upon bins of BWO’s and the best fall streamer selection on the Missouri. Got Nymphs? We do. Piles of them.

Wolf Creek Angler is your one stop Missouri River Fall Fly Fishing Destination with a well-stocked full service shop, affordable lodging, the best guides on the river and the friendliest service and most comprehensive customer care you’ll find anywhere.

Come enjoy the Montana fall with WCA.