Gallatin River Fishing Report
Date: 06/08/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The Gallatin River has been fishing well and continues to be a good option close to Bozeman. The river has held a nice green color, and anglers are finding fish throughout both the canyon and valley sections.
Nymphing has been accounting for most of the action. pat's rubberlegs, TJ hookers, and smaller attractor nymphs like purple or pink perdigons have all been producing fish. The fish are still holding in the slower water, buckets, and softer edges where they can get out of the heavier current.
Streamer fishing has been decent as well. Smaller patterns like mini dungeons, woolly buggers, and single-hook sparkle minnows have been moving fish, particularly through the valley stretches of the river.
There still haven't been many bugs to speak of, and most anglers are finding fish below the surface. With the weather continuing to bounce around, it's worth checking flows before heading out, but for now the Gallatin is fishing well and worth spending a few hours on.
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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