Gallatin River Fishing Report
Date: 06/26/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The Gallatin River is fishing exceptionally well and continues to be one of the best options around Bozeman.
Salmonflies are still around in good numbers through much of the canyon, while yellow sallies continue to keep fish looking up throughout the day. Trout are holding tight to the banks and are willing to move for a well-presented dry fly.
A large salmonfly attractor, rogue stone, water walker, or chubby chernobyl has been all that's needed in many situations. While a dropper will still pick up a few extra fish, plenty of anglers are having success fishing a single dry fly and covering water.
As the salmonflies begin working farther upstream, the fishing around Big Sky and toward West Yellowstone should continue to improve. Keep an eye out for fresh bugs, as the hatch is still moving through different sections of the river.
The Gallatin is in excellent shape right now. If there is one river around Bozeman that deserves a spot on the schedule this week, this is it.
Addtional Gallatin River Fly Fishing Resources:
- Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide To June
Stream Flows
Flows
Recommended Flies
Salmonfly Supafly Stone
Chubby Chernobyl Pteronarcys
Brown Pat's Rubberleg
Rainbow Spanish Bullet
Pheasant Tail
Black Pat's Rubberleg
Purple Psycho Prince
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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