Current Conditions:
The Gallatin is up and in full run off now. Flows are at fishable levels when clarity improves during cold snaps. Target the soft water with worms and big stonefly nymphs. The water above the Taylor fork has better clarity. This isn’t the best option during run off but if a cold snap hits and flows drop for a day or two nymphing can be awesome.
The Month Ahead:
The Gallatin will continue to be in run off mode for a few more weeks. Other fisheries will be better but once flows are on the drop the nymphing picks up right away even if there is just a foot of visibility. Cold snaps can also suspend run off for a day or two and provide fishable windows.
Long Term Fishing Forecast:
The Gallatin should fish well all summer once run off ends – probably mid to late June this season just in time for salmonflies!
