Montana Fishing Reports

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.

Bozeman Montana Fly Fishing Reports


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Gallatin River

Last Updated: 04/11/2025

This weekend is looking much colder with a chance of snow Friday through Sunday. Next week the forecast quickly improves and we will be having sunny days with temps in...

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Upper Madison

Last Updated: 04/11/2025

The weather window is cooling off a bit this weekend on Montana’s Upper Madison River. Fishing has been super solid and should remain strong through the colder temps. Nymphing has...

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Lower Madison

Last Updated: 04/11/2025

The weather cools off a bit this weekend on the Lower Madison River but is still looking like some great fishing weather. Some rain is going to roll in on...

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Yellowstone River

Last Updated: 04/11/2025

The weather cools off a bit for the weekend on Montana’s Yellowstone River before quickly shaping back up early next week. This weekend is calling for some rain and snow...

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Missouri River

Last Updated: 04/11/2025

Still some pretty solid weather around Craig Montana. Sunday is colder with a chance of snow but other than that the weather looks great to get out on the mighty...

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Bighorn River

Last Updated: 04/11/2025

We have some great weather this week to make it over to the Bighorn River. Temps are hanging around the sixties. Fishing has been super hot lately with a little...

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Jefferson River

Last Updated: 04/11/2025

Still some decent weather on Montana’s Jefferson River. This weekend cools off a bit with a chance of rain. This rainy cloudy weather could stir up some dry fly action...

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Depuy's Spring Creek

Last Updated: 04/11/2025

The weather cools a bit this weekend with snow and rain in the forecast on Montana’s Depuy’s Spring Creek. However this weather is a recipe for some pretty awesome dry...

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Bozeman Fishing Reports

Last Updated: 04/11/2025

The weather forecast is looking just a bit cooler over the weekend around the Bozeman Montana area. Temperatures aren't too bad still hanging in the forties and fifties but there...

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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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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 realtionships with guests thay quickly become more like family that...

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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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