Bozeman Fishing Reports
Date: 11/21/2024
Posted by: Toby Swank
Winter is on its way and we are welcoming all that Mother Nature brings at us this season! Our Montana rivers can use a long, cold winter full of heavy snow in the high country.
Fly fishing in Montana near Bozeman will be "nymph-centric" for the remainder of 2024, whether you are on the Gallatin or upper Madison. Cold water temperatures limit fish activity this time of year, so the best action occurs on mild days and doesn't get going until late morning or even early afternoon.
Golden stone nymphs, San Juan worm variations, and a simple assortment of small mayfly and midge nymphs are all an angler needs to find success on the rivers near Bozeman during winter. Fluorocarbon tippets are a good idea when fishing slow, deep holes and runs - the finer diameter the better.
The lower Madison River sections along HWY 84 and the Gallatin River sections in the canyon are our top picks for wintertime Montana fly fishing near Bozeman.
Poxyback Golden Stone
Olive Micro May
Pink Lite Brite Perdigon
Red San Juan Worm
Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been outfitting Montana fly fishing trips near Bozeman since 2000. Bozeman MT fly fishing is famous for the diverse fisheries that are easily accessible for guided day trips.
Anglers typically stay in the area and fish with our guides for 1-5 days on the rivers near Bozeman Montana - our expert guides tailor each day to the skills and interests of our guests. The variety of water and fly fishing styles keeps every day feeling like a new experience for even the most seasoned angler.
We could be fishing to rising fish on a Yellowstone River back eddy one morning and streamer fly fishing the upper Madison the next. Finish a three-day trip on the lower Gallatin or Jefferson River to escape the summer crowds while targeting wild, trophy Brown Trout.
Read our "Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide" to learn more about the many Montana fly fishing options near Bozeman, along with our Montana fly fishing trips.
- $695 for 1 or 2 Anglers Per Guide
- Float Trips With Wading Opportunities
- Use of All Fishing Equipment Is Included
- Single And Multi-Day Trip Bookings Available
- Meet In Bozeman, Blegrade, Livingston, Ennis, or Three Forks
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Bozeman Fly Fishing
Bozeman is centrally located for convenient access to the best fly fishing in Montana on the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson Rivers. Myriad small streams, mid-sized rivers, and reservoirs provide "off-the-beaten-path" opportunities for the adventurous angler fishing near Bozeman MT.
A year-round trout fishing destination, the Bozeman MT fly fishing options are endless. Learn more about fly fishing in Montana on our blue-ribbon waters in our "Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide" online.