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: 04/16/2025

Looks like winter is returning to the Big Sky Montana area for the next few days. If you are willing to brave the weather there is still some fishing to...

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Upper Madison

Last Updated: 04/16/2025

The weather forecast is pretty cold and snowy the next few days around Ennis Montana. That being said, if you're willing to brave the cold, fishing has been great on...

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Lower Madison

Last Updated: 04/16/2025

Pretty cold the next few days with snow in the forecast on the Lower Madison River. However Blue Wing Olives are out in good numbers as well as Midges and...

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Yellowstone River

Last Updated: 04/17/2025

Going to be some tough fishing the next few days on Montana’s Yellowstone River. It's snowing today and the water has gotten quite dirty. We'd recommend one of our other...

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Missouri River

Last Updated: 04/17/2025

The weather forecast around Craig Montana is looking a lot better than the Bozeman area. No snow in the forecast with temps in the fifties. Fishing on Montana’s Missouri River...

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Bighorn River

Last Updated: 04/17/2025

Things have cooled off on Montana’s Bighorn River with temperatures dropping into the thirties with a fresh layer of snow today. The forecast does improve going into the weekend and...

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Jefferson River

Last Updated: 04/17/2025

The weather is looking a bit better on the Jefferson River than some of our closer options. That being said, the river is very dirty and fishing has been tough...

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Depuy's Spring Creek

Last Updated: 04/17/2025

The weather has cooled off a bit on Montana’s Depuy’s Spring Creek. Today is cold with some fresh snow on the ground. The next few days are a bit warmer...

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Bozeman Fishing Reports

Last Updated: 04/17/2025

Old man winter has returned to the Bozeman Montana area for the next day or so. Temps have dropped with some snow on the ground. The weather shapes back up...

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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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