Bozeman Montana Fly Fishing in April
Spring transforms Southwest Montana as the landscape begins to fill with emerging hues of green. Snow-capped mountains surround the Gallatin Valley while the rising sun warms the legendary Montana fly fishing rivers near Bozeman.
The rivers come alive with hatching insects as temperatures rise and the trout become more active. This pre-runoff time of time of year is welcoming to both experienced and novice anglers.
April Highlights
The Mother’s Day Caddis hatch starts on the lower Madison and Yellowstone rivers in late April, offering the season's first significant dry fly fishing event.
Blue-winged olive and March Brown mayflies emerge on all the local rivers during calm, overcast conditions. Steadily rising trout can be found, most days around mid-day, on the various rivers and streams near town.
Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide Pro-Tip:
Although unpredictable and sparse, skwala hatches on the Jefferson River in April are often overlooked and bring trophy brown trout to the surface in early April. Early season guide trips are perfect for experienced angelrs that enjoy a blend of floating and wading in less crowded conditions. The weather can be unpredictable, but the fishing is typically steady up until the runoff begins in early May.
Explore Bozeman Fly Fishing In April
Lower Madison River
April hatches of BWO and Mother's Day Caddis create exceptional dry fly fishing in Montana on the lower Madison River just west of donwtown Bozeman...
Upper Madison River
Pre-runoff season is one of the best times of the year to fly fish in Montana on the upper Madison River for experienced anglers that prefer to float and wade...
Yellowstone River
Enjoy the uncrowded, early season Yellowstone River fly fishing as midge and blue-winged olive hatches fill the mid-day hours on calm, overcast days near...
Gallatin River
The cold waters of the Gallatin River begin to warm towards mid-April, ingniting insect life for the first time of the year which in turn gets the trout feeding with...
Bozeman Fly Fishing Trips in April
April is a favorite month for our Bozeman fly fishing guides as the rivers are uncrowded and offer a variety of fishing scenarios throughout the month.
The Yellowstone River is a half-hour from Bozeman and is a great choice for anglers of all skill levels in April. Floating through Paradise Valley is a great learning experience for novice anglers. The lure of early season streamer fly fishing for legendary brown trout in Livingston is there for the seasoned angler.
The upper Madison River is a great day trip choice for float and wade trips with experienced anglers this time of year.
Contact Us to learn more about the various guided fishing opportunities on the blue-ribbon trout waters around Bozeman.
Reservation for our guided fly fishing trips near Bozeman can be secured online, via e-mail, or by calling us at 1-406-468-5019.
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