Bozeman Fishing Reports
Date: 07/01/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
Fishing around Bozeman continues to be good despite the recent stretch of cooler weather and rain.
The Gallatin River has settled back into shape and remains one of the better choices around town. Dry-dropper fishing has been the most consistent approach, with large orange chubby chernobyls or pteronarcys chubbies paired with a pat's rubberlegs producing fish throughout the canyon. Nymphing with rubberlegs and flashy attractor perdigons has also been productive, especially during the mornings.
The Upper Madison has continued to fish well. The cooler weather slowed the salmonfly hatch, but it also stretched it out. Dry-dropper fishing remains the best approach, and there are still enough salmonflies, caddis, PMDs, and yellow sallies around to keep fish looking toward the surface.
The Lower Madison has settled into a good summer pattern. PMDs, yellow sallies, and caddis are still around, and dry-dropper rigs continue to produce the most consistent action. A chubby chernobyl with a small flashy perdigon or PMD nymph underneath has been a simple setup that's hard to beat.
The Yellowstone River has held up better than expected following last week's rain. The river has a greenish tint but remains fishable, and nymphing has been the most productive method. Fish are still eating dry-dropper rigs during the warmer parts of the day, and conditions should continue to improve as the river clears.
Overall, fishing around Bozeman remains in good shape. A little color in a few of the rivers hasn't slowed things down much, and anglers willing to adjust throughout the day are continuing to find good fishing.
Additional Resources:
- Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide To June
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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