Current Conditions:
The Gallatin River near Big Sky and Bozeman is a solid producer right now. The best fishing is up in the canyon. In the valley a very early start is advised. Spruce moths are on the water early in the morning in the canyon before the sun hits the water. Fishing slows down after lunch and then picks up again in the hour before dark.
Hoot owl restrictions (prohibits angling between 2 PM to midnight) are in effect for the Lower Gallatin River - from Cameron Bridge Road to the confluence with the Missouri River starting July 15.
- Flows were measure at USGS gage 06052500 near Logan and water temperatures are measured by FWP staff at upstream bridges.
- Water temperatures exceeded 73 degrees in this reach of the Gallatin River for three consecutive days starting July 8.
The Month Ahead:
The Gallatin River above Gallatin Gateway will continue to fish well for the month of July. As flows drop and the river warms the peak fishing window will slowly move to earlier in the day and morning fishing will out produce afternoons. Aquatic insects will drive the fishing in early July and transition to terrestrials and nymphing smaller patterns in late July.
Long Term Fishing Forecast:
The Gallatin fishes well all summer. In the later summer the early morning and evening will be most productive. As the river drops go to progressively smaller patterns for both dries and nymphs.
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