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Gallatin River Fishing Reports

Your Local Source For Fishing Reports

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Gallatin River Fishing Reports
Updated Mar 18, 24

Flow Data: Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway, MT

Today looks like it will be the lasts cold day for a while in Bozeman with high temperatures reaching 50 degrees by Sunday. There have not been a ton of fishing rising but there are some midges hatching here and there. Fishing an olive or peacock bodied chubby with an olive Perdigon dropper can be very effective as we get into this spring like weather. Nymphing has been really good with a stonefly nymph and a small attractor or mayfly nymph under an indicator. The canyon is one of the best winter fishing options around Bozeman. Our favorite nymphs include black/brown Pat's Rubberleg trailed by a #16 or #14 Purple Lite Brite Perdigon. A wine San Juan Worm or a twisted Stone will also be great options. If you feel the need to strip streamers, something that is small and heavy slowly moved along the bottom of deep holes will be the best option. A smoke Sparkle minnow or olive Wooly Bugger provide an angler with winter success.

To purchase an assortment of up-to-date, hand-selected flies for the Gallatin River:

  • Select the Montana Fly Assortment below
  • Select the number of desired flies
  • Enter where and when you plan on fishing
  • Opt for In-store pickup at checkout

Montana fishing licenses are available for purchase online at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and at Yellow Dog Flyfishing - Fly Shop (some exceptions may apply). If you are planning to fish in the headwaters of the Gallatin River area above Taylor's Fork (approx. 1 mile upstream); be aware that most of this is in Yellowstone National Park which requires a separate fishing license and is seasonally open to fishing according to YNP regulations.

Fishing from a boat is not allowed on the Gallatin River from the headwaters downstream to the confluence of the West (main-stem) and East Gallatin River, however it is permissible to use a boat/craft for access for wade-fishing in this stretch of the river. Fishing from a boat is allowed downstream of this point to the rivers mouth. Bob's Shuttle provides shuttle service (seasonal) between Manhattan and Three Forks on the Gallatin River and can be reached at 406-595-0587 via voice or text. In general, shuttles should be arrange the day prior or before 9 am the morning of your departure.

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