Current Conditions:
Hoot owl restrictions (prohibits angling between 2 PM to midnight) are in effect for the entire East Gallatin River starting July 15.
- Flows were measured at DNRC gage 41H 08900 near Manhattan and water temperatures were measured by FWP staff at upstream bridges.
- Water temperatures exceeded 73 degrees for three consecutive days starting July 9.
The Month Ahead:
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Long Term Fishing Forecast:
The East Gallatin River drops fast and is more of a big stream than a river in the summer months. Groundwater and some spring creeks keep water temps good all summer. There are nice hatches but the trout are very spooky so be prepared for more of a spring creek experience in the summer and fall months. This is a different animal than the West Gallatin.
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Pat's Rubberlegs in coffee/black in size 6-10
BH Pheasant Tail in size 12-16
BH Prince in size 12-16
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