Fins and Feathers has been a Montana fly fishing business since 2000, centrally located in Bozeman at the heart of the finest wild trout waters in the state. Our genuine connection to fly fishing in the region inspires us to share our experience and insights with other anglers fishing near Bozeman through our Montana fishing reports. Our professional Bozeman fly fishing guides generate these best-in-class fishing reports based on their everyday experiences on these world-renowned rivers.
Join our team of expert Montana fishing guides on a guided fly fishing trip near Bozeman to learn these waters, improve your fly fishing skills, or simply experience the best fly fishing in Montana while relaxing on the water for a few days.
Bozeman Montana Fly Fishing Reports
Gallatin River
Last Updated: 11/07/2024
Gallatin River fly fishing has been slower the last several days thanks to a much-needed cold front. Snow has been falling in the mountains, and the nights have been cold. This...
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Upper Madison
Last Updated: 11/07/2024
Nymph fishing on the upper Madison River has been excellent in the channels section downstream of Ennis. This time of year, stonefly nymphs, followed by small perdigon patterns and egg...
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Lower Madison
Last Updated: 11/07/2024
Cold water temperatures from recent storms have pushed most of the feeding trout into the buckets and deeper runs. There are plenty of brown trout on redds right now in...
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Yellowstone River
Last Updated: 11/11/2024
We have had some mild days lately, but it looks like there will be a return to winter later this week. No worries, as the best fishing has been in...
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Missouri River
Last Updated: 11/12/2024
Blue-winged olives have been out, making for some of the best fly fishing in Montana with dry flies during this unusual fall. Mild, overcast, and snowy weather this week should...
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Bighorn River
Last Updated: 11/12/2024
The water is clearing after a few weeks of that dense, pea-green-colored water flowing through Afterbay. It's improving, but not all of the way back just yet. Expect floating grass...
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Jefferson River
Last Updated: 11/09/2024
Fly fishing the Jefferson River during the late fall and winter is typically a tricky proposition. However, the next several days are looking mild, according to weather forecasters, which makes a...
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Depuy's Spring Creek
Last Updated: 11/12/2024
Spring Creek fly fishing in Paradise Valley is a great way to spend a day fly fishing in Montana this time of the year. Blue-winged olive mayfly hatches bring trout...
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Bozeman Fishing Reports
Last Updated: 11/12/2024
The rivers near Bozeman have all been fishing reasonably well now that cooler fall weather has settled in for anglers fishing in Montana this October and November. Water temperatures have...
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