Bozeman Fishing Reports
Date: 05/26/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
Fishing around the Bozeman area has still been good lately, but the warmer weather over the weekend has started pushing flows back up again across a lot of the freestone rivers. Expect to see most rivers continue rising over the next few days as runoff starts building again.
The Gallatin River has continued fishing well, especially throughout the canyon stretch where the river still has a nice green color to it. Rubberlegs and caddis-style nymphs have been producing consistently, and streamer fishing with smaller patterns has been worth doing as well.
The Upper Madison River has also continued fishing well despite the warmer weather. PMDs are around during the afternoons, and both nymphing and streamer fishing have been productive. Expect flows to keep building if the warmer temperatures stick around.
The Lower Madison River remains one of the more consistent options around Bozeman right now. PMD fishing has been good during the afternoons, and tandem nymph rigs with crayfish patterns and smaller PMD nymphs underneath have been producing steady fish.
The Yellowstone River has started rising again with the warmer weather and is beginning to pick up more color. The river is still fishable in a lot of sections right now, but conditions are changing quickly and runoff is definitely building again.
Additional Resources:
- Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide To May
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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