Bozeman Fishing Reports
Date: 01/19/2025
Posted by: Toby Swank
Winter has finally arrived in the Bozeman Montana area! Lots of snow and temps below freezing are in the forecast. That being said if you don't mind some cold hands and ice in the guides there is still some fishing to be had. Our favorite winter options are the canyon section on the Gallatin River as well as the Lower Madison River.
The fly menu stays pretty basic through the winter, a red worm or rubber leg followed by a Zebra Midge or a small Perdigon should do the trick. When fishing in the winter it's very important to focus on the deep slow moving water. Inside bends and weed bed/gravel bar drop offs make great holding water.
Keep an eye out for some possible midge hatches on a warm overcast afternoon
Red San Juan Worm
Black Pat's Rubberleg
Rainbow Warrior Jig
Black and Red Spanish Perdigon
Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been outfitting Montana fly fishing trips near Bozeman since 2000. Bozeman MT fly fishing is famous for the diverse fisheries that are easily accessible for guided day trips.
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.
Read our "Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide" to learn more about the many Montana fly fishing options near Bozeman, along with our Montana fly fishing trips.
- $695 for 1 or 2 Anglers Per Guide
- Float Trips With Wading Opportunities
- Use of All Fishing Equipment Is Included
- Single And Multi-Day Trip Bookings Available
- Meet In Bozeman, Blegrade, Livingston, Ennis, or Three Forks
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Bozeman Fly Fishing
Bozeman is centrally located for convenient access to the best fly fishing in Montana on the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson Rivers. Myriad small streams, mid-sized rivers, and reservoirs provide "off-the-beaten-path" opportunities for the adventurous angler fishing near Bozeman MT.
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.
