Bozeman Fishing Reports
Date: 04/03/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
Fishing around Bozeman has been in a good place overall, even with the snow we got last night (4/2). Most rivers are still fishable, but conditions have shifted fish back into deeper holding water.
The Gallatin has a nice green color and is fishing well. Fish have moved back into buckets and slower water, so it’s more about slowing down and working those spots.
The Lower Madison has been one of the more consistent options. Clear water, but some snow along the banks and a bit of shelf ice. Fish are holding in deeper runs and buckets and not as spread out.
The Upper Madison is also fishing well. Clear conditions, but colder temps have fish grouped up in deeper water. It’s been more about staying on those buckets than covering water.
The Yellowstone has been in good shape and producing. It has some color depending on the stretch, but fish are feeding. Focus on slower water and deeper buckets.
The Jefferson is fishing well in the upper sections around Twin Bridges, but gets dirtier the closer you get toward the headwaters. Staying on cleaner water is key.
DePuy’s Spring Creek is fishing well and remains a good option if you want consistent conditions. Clear water and technical fishing with midges and baetis.
Overall, fish across the area have shifted back into deeper water with the cold snap. Slowing down and getting flies down has been the difference.
Additional Resources:
- Fly Fishing Bozeman In April
Recommended Flies
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Black Pat's Rubberleg
Juju Baetis
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Skiddish Smolt
Prince Nymph
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