Montana Fishing Reports

Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide Service

Fins and Feathers has been a Montana fly fishing guide service since 2000, centrally located in Bozeman at the heart of the best fly fishing in Montana in Big Sky country. Our authentic connection to fly fishing in the region for over two decades inspires us to share our experience with other anglers fly fishing near Bozeman. Our professional Bozeman fly fishing guides generate these, best-in-class fishing reports, based on their everyday experiences on these world-renowned rivers.

Join our team of expert Montana fly fishing guides on a guided fly fishing trip near Bozeman to learn these waters, improve your fly fishing skills, or simply experience fly fishing in Montana while relaxing on the water for a few days. Rely on our 25 years' experience outfitting Bozeman fly fishing guide trips when planning your next outing to the incredible wild trout fisheries of Southwest Montana.

Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide Trip Information


Bozeman Mt Fly Fishing Guide Trips

Post Date: 07/12/2025

Full Day - $695 For 1 or 2 Guests Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been outfitting Bozeman MT guided fly fishing trips for over 25 years. We have access...

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Why Choose Us?

Post Date: 03/29/2025

Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been operating as a Montana fly fishing outfitter for 25 years! Our passion for fly fishing, on-the-water experience, and area of operation enables us...

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Testimonials & Reviews

Post Date: 03/28/2025

Customer Testimonials Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been outfitting Montana fly fishing trips for over two decades, building lifelong relationships with guests that quickly become more like family than...

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Bozeman Montana Fly Fishing Reports

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Gallatin River

Last Updated: 08/13/2025

The Gallatin River is running low and clear from the Yellowstone Park boundary all the way into the valley. Fishing is best throughout the Gallatin Canyon and up past Big Sky...

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Upper Madison

Last Updated: 08/13/2025

The Upper Madison River is fishing well, with hopper season in full swing. Fish are spread across pocket water, riffles, and mid-river runs, and larger foam patterns such as the...

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Lower Madison

Last Updated: 08/13/2025

The Lower Madison River has been fishing well in the mornings. Hoot owl restrictions remain in place from Warm Springs down to the confluence with the Jefferson, which means the...

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Yellowstone River

Last Updated: 08/12/2025

The Yellowstone River is in great condition for early August, with cool nights holding water temperatures in a healthy range and keeping fish active well into the day. The river...

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Missouri River

Last Updated: 08/13/2025

The Missouri River is fishing well and continues to offer quality opportunities for anglers who match its late summer rhythm. Morning sessions remain the highlight with trico spinner falls arriving...

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Bighorn River

Last Updated: 08/13/2025

The Bighorn River is in excellent condition, offering anglers consistent action from first light until dusk. PMD’s are the primary morning hatch, with trout feeding steadily in soft seams, foam...

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Jefferson River

Last Updated: 08/11/2025

The Jefferson River is running warm this August, so timing is everything. Hoot-owl restrictions are in place so fishing wraps up at 2 p.m. Water temps are climbing into the...

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Depuy's Spring Creek

Last Updated: 08/13/2025

DePuy’s Spring Creek is in excellent condition, with cold, crystal-clear flows holding between 48 and 54 degrees and a reliable late-summer hatch schedule keeping fish active throughout the day. PMD's...

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Bozeman Fishing Reports

Last Updated: 08/11/2025

Fishing around the Bozeman area remains strong as we move into the heart of August. Flows are holding steady and water conditions are healthy across our main rivers. Most systems...

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Additional Resources For Fly Fishing in Montana


Montana River Shuttles

Post Date: 03/29/2025

River shuttle services are an integral part of the Montana fly fishing scene as floating these legendary western rivers is the standard way to fish and experience them. Be sure...

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Fly Fishing: The Seasons

Post Date: 01/27/2020

Year round fly fishing in Montana can be found, but the peak season runs from April - October with mid-June through mid-September often considered to be the best time of...

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Fish We Catch

Post Date: 01/27/2020

Some of the fish species in Montana that we catch....

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Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide Trips

Post Date: 03/29/2025

The Bozeman fly fishing options are among the best in the US with legendary wild trout rivers like the Madison, Yellowstone, Gallatin, Jefferson, and Missouri each within easy striking distance...

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Upper Madison River Guided Fly Fishing Trips

Post Date: 03/29/2025

The upper Madison River offers some of the best fly fishing in Montana throughout the year. Whether its fishing midges during the winter or salmonflies in the early summer, the...

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Gallatin River Guided Fly Fishing Trips

Post Date: 03/29/2025

Montana fly fishing trips on the Gallatin River with the team at Fins and Feathers Guide Service includes wading the canyon sections south of Bozeman and floating the lower river...

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Montana Fly Fishing Trip Photo Galleries

Post Date: 03/29/2025

Get a glimpse into a day of guided fly fishing in Montana from the viewpoint of the guides and guests with Bozeman fly fishing outfitter, Fins and Feathers Guide Service...

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Pre-Trip FAQ's

Post Date: 03/27/2025

We have been outfitting Montana flyfishing trips for over 25 years and understand that the experience is unfamiliar to many first-time fly anglers. Even experienced anglers are often surprised at...

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Bozeman Travel Tips

Post Date: 01/16/2020

Getting to Bozeman is easier than ever before, whether you choose to travel by air or drive yourself. The town now has world-class services, restaurants, and entertainment options that will...

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