Jefferson River Fishing Report
Date: 07/14/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The Jefferson River has been fishing best very early. Getting out to stretches near Whitehall or Twin Bridges around 6am and fishing faster oxygenated water is a good plan.
Running dry dropper rigs with standard foam dry fly attractors like water walkers, hoppers or chubby chernobyls, followed by a perdigon-style nymph dropper.
Nymphing with zirdle or clouser crayfish patterns with a smaller attractor nymph dropper has been effective through the faster runs.
The Jefferson River is now on Hoot Owl, looking on USGS at current trends in water temps and flows is recommended. Anglers should plan accordingly to be off the water before 2pm if floating.
Additional Resources:
- A Guide To Bozeman Fly Fishing in July
- Jefferson River Fly Fishing in July
Recommended Flies
Sweetgrass Hopper
Tan Chubby Chernobyl
Golden Morrish Hopper
Sparkle Minnow
Black Lite Brite Perdigon
Tan Clouser
Copper Zonker
Gold Lightning Bug
Jefferson River Fishing
The Jefferson River is a unique Montana fly fishing destination. It runs for around 80 miles, surrounded by the rugged landscapes of the Tobacco Root and Highland Mountain Ranges.
Our "Jefferson River Fishing Guide" is a comprehensive introduction to fly fishing in Montana on the Jefferson River from the Bozeman fly fishing guides with Fins and Feathers.
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