Bozeman Fishing Reports
Date: 02/17/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
We are almost through the cold snap in the Bozeman area. The next handful of days are still cold and snowy but this weekend and next week are looking fantastic. With the forecast calling for temps in the mid forties fishing should pick up in a big way. All of the close options should be fishing well by next week, our local favorites are the Yellowstone River, Gallatin River, and Lower Madison River.
Nymphing will be the way to go right now. Some favorites winter flies are a red Worm or Pat’s Rubber Leg as the top fly followed by a dark Perdigon, Zebra Midge, or Micro May. During the cold temps fish move into the deep slow moving water so make sure to focus your fishing there. Inside bends are a great place to start. Make sure to add some split shot to your rog as well to make sure those flies are getting down quickly.
Keep an eye out for some possible midge hatches on a warm overcast afternoon
Recommended Flies
Red San Juan Worm
Black Pat's Rubberleg
Black and Red Spanish Perdigon
Gray Sprout Midge
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