Bozeman Fishing Reports
Date: 06/08/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The prime summer fly fishing in Montana is kicking into gear across the state as river levels drop and clarity improves as the runoff season winds down. The best Bozeman fly fishing options right now can be found on the Madison River, as both the upper and lower river sections are fishing well. Expect the Gallatin and Yellowstone rivers to come into shape during the latter half of June with the arrival of salmonfly season. Smaller waters like the East Gallatin, Hyalite Creek, and Boulder River are mostly just starting to fish well now. June is a great time to be on the legendary wild trout fly fishing waters around Bozeman!
Upper Madison River Fishing
The river is running relatively clear and fishing well with nymphs and streamers downstream of Lyon’s Bridge. The wade sections near the $3 Bridge are fishing well with small nymphs in the pocket water around boulders and along the banks.
Lower Madison River Fishing
Brown drakes, PMDs, and yellow sally hatches are all starting on the lower Madison sections, making for intermittent periods of exceptional dry fly fishing. However, nymphing with a standard lower Madison River setup is very solid through the daytime hours.
Additional Resources:
- A Guide To Bozeman Fly Fishing in June
Recommended Flies
Olive Clouser Crayfish
Iron Sally
PMD Jigster
Pink Lite Brite Perdigon
Black Lite Brite Perdigon
Hare's Ear Guides Choice
Orange Psycho Prince Jig
Peacock Elk Hair Caddis
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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