Gallatin River Fishing Report
Date: 06/10/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The Gallatin River has been fishing well this week and remains one of the better options close to Bozeman right now.
With salmonflies getting closer, a lot of anglers have been fishing stonefly patterns. Nymphing has continued to be the most productive approach. pat's rubberlegs, TJ hookers, and other stonefly nymphs paired with small PMD or caddis nymphs have been producing fish throughout the canyon and valley sections of the river.
During the warmer afternoons, fish have started showing some interest in larger dry flies. Fishing a size 10-12 chubby chernobyl with your favorite perdigon attractor about 2 feet underneath has been a good way to cover water and pick up fish both on the dry and the dropper.
Streamer fishing has been decent throughout much of the Gallatin Valley as well. Smaller streamers like mini dungeons, sparkle minnows, and woolly buggers.
The Gallatin is in good shape and fishing well. With big bugs getting closer every day, now is a good time to start paying attention.
Addtional Gallatin River Fly Fishing Resources:
- Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide To June
Stream Flows
Flows
Recommended Flies
Amber Jiggy Caddis Pupa
Pheasant Tail
Rainbow Spanish Bullet
Black Pat's Rubberleg
Purple Psycho Prince
Brown Pat's Rubberleg
Prince Nymph
Purple Lite Brite Perdigon
Gallatin River Fishing
Read our "Gallatin River Fishing Guide" to learn more about fly fishing in Montana on the Gallatin River. It is a great resource for anglers fishing near Bozeman Montana and details the various river stretches and seasonal hatches with tips from our Bozeman fly fishing guides.
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