Bozeman Fishing Reports
Date: 03/18/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
It’s pretty chilly with snow and rain in the forecast this week in the Bozeman Montana area. The cold weather shouldnt slow the fishing down too much. So if you are willing to bundle up there is plenty of solid fishing still to be had on our local rivers. Nymphing will be most productive but the streamer and dry fly game have also been decent. Our favorite local spots right now are the Gallatin River and the Lower Madison River.
The fly menu is still pretty basic, a red Worm or small Stonefly nymph followed by a Zebra Midge, Micro May, or small Perdigon should do the trick pretty much anywhere right now. We are still finding the most fish in the deep holes so focus your nymphing there and add some split shot to your rig to make sure those flies are getting down quickly. If you're itching to throw some streamers try fishing a Mini Dungeon, Sculpzilla, or Sparkle Minnow, olive and white have been the hot colors lately. If you find yourself on the water for a calm cloudy afternoon keep an eye out for fish rising to Midges.
Recommended Flies
Red San Juan Worm
Black Pat's Rubberleg
Black and Red Spanish Perdigon
Gray Sprout Midge
Bozeman Fly Fishing Trips
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Anglers typically stay in the area and fish with our guides for 1-5 days on the rivers near Bozeman Montana - our expert guides tailor each day to the skills and interests of our guests. The variety of water and fly fishing styles keeps every day feeling like a new experience for even the most seasoned angler.
We could be fishing to rising fish on a Yellowstone River back eddy one morning and streamer fly fishing the upper Madison the next. Finish a three-day trip on the lower Gallatin or Jefferson River to escape the summer crowds while targeting wild, trophy Brown Trout.
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