Gallatin River Fly Fishing Reports
Gallatin River Fishing Report 1/10/2021
Date: 01/10/2021
Current Conditions
The Gallatin will be pretty icy and slushy after the past few cold nights. The fishing will improve later in the week with warmer weather. The best time and place to fish will be in the afternoon to evening windows throughout the Gallatin Canyon. The best method of fishing right now is a nymph rig, set up with a Pat's Rubberlegs in either Black/Coffee, Zebra Midges, Golden stones, Prince Nymphs, San Juan Worms, and Pheasant Tails. Work the slower moving water following a run. These fish stack up in similar places so once you find fish, don't leave until you've worked it through. Often times you can see all of the fish feeding in these areas. Keep your eyes peeled!
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Fins & Feathers is a full-service Bozeman fly shop and Montana fly fishing outfitter. Gallatin River fly fishing trips are available year-round with our Bozeman fly fishing guides.
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Full-Day Guided Trip
Full Day guided fly-fishing trips are our standard offering and offer the best opportunity to truly get out and experience the fly-fishing opportunities around Bozeman that attract anglers from around the world.
- Typical Full Day Trips Are 6-8 Hours in Duration
- 1-2 Anglers Maximum Per Guide/Boat
- Full Day Trips Are Generally Float Trips
- Full Day Trips Available on Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson rivers
- Drive Time Is Typically 30-60 Minutes Each Way
- Fishing Licenses and Gratuities Are Not Included
- We are requiring that guests drive in separate vehicles to and from the river at this time.
- Limited Availability from Nov. 1 - March 15 ; e-mail us for availability
- COVID-19 Operation Plan
Special Rates
Summertime full day trips on the lower Madison include early start times but still give a typical full day experience. These are great options for people with afternoon or early evening plans.
- Typical Start Time Between 5-6 AM
- 1-2 Anglers Maximum Per Guide/Boat
- Float Trip Option Only
- Trip Ends Between Noon and 2 PM
- Available July 15 - August 31
Fins & Feathers is a full-service Bozeman fly shop and Montana fly fishing outfitter. Gallatin River fly fishing trips are available year-round with our Bozeman fly fishing guides.
The Gallatin River is one of the more scenic, blue-ribbon trout waters found in the Bozeman area. The river changes in character from a small mountain stream near its headwaters in Yellowstone National Park to a medium-sized, classic western river once it flows into the Gallatin Valley. The middle portion of the river flows through the Gallatin Canyon and is characterized by pocket water and swift currents. Once it leaves the canyon stretch, the river slows its pace with much of the trout water being found in a classic riffle, pool, and run water types. The Gallatin River is noted for having very clean, cold water throughout its course and served as the setting in which much of "A River Runs Through It" was filmed.
Flows
240 CFS
On 2021-1-10
Streamflow
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