Bozeman Fishing Reports
Date: 07/15/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
Current Conditions
Bozeman fly fishing has been great as we move into mid-July. Our Bozeman fly fishing guides have been taking full advantage of the warm sunny weather making for great days on the water. Typically, this time of year river flows are still a bit higher, getting out there earlier in the day for float trips and being off the water earlier in the day is recommended for the best fishing.
Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone River has been fishing well, with a variety of tactics. Dry dropper and streamer rigs have been seeing decent action, although nymphing continues to be the most reliable method throughout most of the river's course - especially between Livingston and Columbus. The upper river dry fly fishing has heated up with golden stone and yellow sally imitations during the late mornings and early afternoons getting lots of action.
Upper Madison
The Upper Madison River has been good, we have been seeing slight bumps in river flow as the water warms up, but fishing has still been consistent. Dry fly fishing has been hit or miss but overall, pretty good. The water is still nice and clear, making it an excellent option for day floats.
Gallatin River
The Gallitin River continues to be a great choice throughout July. Dry Dropper rigs have been getting eaten regularly. Fish have spread out and are holding in all sections of river. With great hatch activity and spruce moths now being seen in the early mornings, anglers can expect the river to stay in great shape throughout the coming weeks.
Additional Resources:
- Guide to Bozeman Fly Fishing in July
Recommended Flies
Peacock Elk Hair Caddis
Orange Psycho Prince Jig
Spanish Bullet Tan
Circus Peanut Water Walker
Black Lite Brite Perdigon
PMD Jigster
Purple Haze
Royal Chubby Chernobyl
Bozeman Fly Fishing
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.
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