Bozeman Fishing Reports
Date: 06/12/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
Fishing around Bozeman has continued to improve this week, and there is a growing feeling that salmonflies could start popping any day now.
The Gallatin River has been fishing well. Nymphing remains the most productive approach with pat's rubberlegs, TJ hookers, and smaller PMD or caddis nymphs. A few anglers have started fishing larger dry flies with droppers during the afternoons, and streamer fishing has been decent throughout much of the Gallatin Valley.
The Upper Madison River has settled down and is fishing better than it was a week ago. Most of the fish are still coming on nymphs, especially for anglers slowing down and fishing the deeper buckets. There have also been a few fish looking up during the warmer parts of the day, and many anglers are starting to keep one eye on the riverbank looking for the first big bugs.
The Yellowstone River continues to drop and clear. Nymphing has been the most consistent way to catch fish, while streamer fishing has been hit or miss depending on the weather. The river still has some color to it, but conditions are improving every day.
Right now the biggest thing happening around Bozeman is what could happen over the next week. Water temperatures are climbing, fish are starting to see larger flies, and salmonflies are getting close. If the weather stays warm, things could get interesting in a hurry.
Additional Resources:
- Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide To June
Recommended Flies
Pheasant Tail
Black Pat's Rubberleg
Juju Baetis
Olive Mini Dungeon
Skiddish Smolt
Prince Nymph
Parachute Adams
Rainbow Spanish Bullet
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