Montana Fishing Reports

Fins and Feathers has been a Montana fly fishing business since 2000, centrally located in Bozeman at the heart of the finest wild trout waters in the state. Our genuine connection to fly fishing in the region inspires us to share our experience and insights with other anglers fishing near Bozeman through our Montana fishing reports. 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 fishing guides on a guided fly fishing trip near Bozeman to learn these waters, improve your fly fishing skills, or simply experience the best 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: 01/19/2025

Still very cold on Montana’s Gallatin River with single digit temps right now and nothing higher than the low 30’s in the forecast. If you are willing to battle numb...

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Upper Madison

Last Updated: 01/19/2025

Still very cold around Ennis Montana this week, single digit temps right now but a few days over freezing later in the week. If you're willing to battle the cold...

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Lower Madison

Last Updated: 01/19/2025

Things are still very chilly around the Lower Madison River with single digit temps. Looks like mid next week there are some slightly better days with temps in the mid...

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Yellowstone River

Last Updated: 01/19/2025

Montana’s Yellowstone River has turned into a slushy mess with the cold temps and fishing has slowed. Things will be slow until the weather warms up a bit. We do...

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Missouri River

Last Updated: 01/19/2025

Still very cold around Craig Montana this week but we have some “warmer” days in the middle of the week. If you're willing to battle the chilly conditions the Missouri...

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Bighorn River

Last Updated: 01/19/2025

It has cooled way off and is looking like winter on Montana’s Bighorn River. If you're willing to brave the cold, the fishing is still hot. Nymphing is most productive...

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Jefferson River

Last Updated: 01/19/2025

Old man winter has taken hold of Montana’s Jefferson River in a big way. Lots of snow and shelf ice paired with slush and ice coming down the river has...

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Depuy's Spring Creek

Last Updated: 01/19/2025

Still some very cold conditions this week on Montana’s Depuy Spring Creek. Temps are getting to single digits but mid week looks a little better. Regardless of the cold weather...

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Bozeman Fishing Reports

Last Updated: 01/19/2025

Winter has finally arrived in the Bozeman Montana area! Lots of snow and temps below freezing are in the forecast. That being said if you don't mind some cold hands...

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