Gallatin River Fishing Report
Date: 06/21/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The Gallatin River is fishing well as we are at the end of runoff. Flows have been dropping consistently over this week, currently just below 2000 CFS at Gallatin Gateway. Improving conditions mean clearer water and more accessibility for wade fisherman as we head into summer.
Salmonflies, goldentsones, and caddis are the current hatches. Early to mid-afternoons spent on any of the many accesses between Gallatin Gateway and Big Sky in the canyon section are great choices for trying to find fish on the big bugs. Salmonfly patterns like have large profiles that make for explosive eats and a lot of fun. Dry dropper rigs with an orange or pteronarcys Chubby Chernoby and a black or brown Pat’s Rubberleg tied 16-18 inches underneath as a dropper are great options when searching the water during this hatch as they help cover more of the water column than is possible with a single dry.
The Gallatin’s proximity to Bozeman and many accesses within 20-30 minutes from town, in combination with one of the best hatches of the year make it a great choice for anyone looking to spend just a few hours or all day on the river.
You can get an idea of the water conditions in the Big Sky area by viewing this webcam, hosted by our friends at Montana Whitewater.
Additional Resources:
- A Guide To Bozeman Fly Fishing in June
- Gallatin River Fly Fishing in June
Stream Flows
Flows
Recommended Flies
Black Pat's Rubberleg
Brown Pat's Rubberleg
Black Lite Brite Perdigon
Yellow Sally Stimi
Flutter Bug
Chubby Chernobyl Pteronarcys
Giant Orange Rogue Foam Stone
Olive Mini Dungeon
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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