The Gallatin River Fishing Report

This fishing report is consistent every year as soon as the first hatches arrive and the run-off is over. Fishing usually begins as the river clears. Streamers and stoneflies work well followed by Salmonflies and Golden Stones. Remember during the Salmonfly hatch you can do well with PMD's during the day and Caddis in the evening.

Early July

The warmer weather has finally arrived and so have the salmonflies. They are around Big Sky and are moving into park waters the hatch will increase by this weekend. Bring plenty of your favorite salmonfly patterns including stimulators, sunken stones, girdles or the latest big, fat, ugly thing-a-ma-yuk from the local shops. Good fishing and happy clunking!

For early spring the Gallatin River can be a pleasurable experience especially when temperature rises in the 50's. From the Park boundary down to Big Sky try San Juans, Serendipities if you get a chance to fish on calm overcast or even better snowy days try Baetis, Midge Emerger and Pupas in the slower pockets. During runoff and off color periods go with your favorite stonfly nymphs and streamers tight against the bank.

If you find the fishing slow, take a break and enjoy the scenery!

The Gallatin River in Yellowstone National Park Fishing Season Opens May 24 th !