Fishing Reports

When the weather cooperates this is a great place to fish during the winter months (light wind and 30+ degrees).  Being a tailwater, expect to see an abundance of midges throughout the winter months.  Nymphing on the upper section is productive as well.  Scuds and sowbugs (pink) followed by some sort of midge larva is a staple for these hungry trout.  Fishing through and slow as they aren't quite as aggressive as in the summer months.  SJ worms in assorted colors are also popular.  Get those flies down and set the hook on anything suspicious.  Give us a call for the latest reports.  866-456-6889

With the strong gusts we have been having here in the Gallatin Valley lately, the Yellowstone doesn't seem appealing right now.  Try to find a spot were you can hide from the wind is the key.  Fishing standard winter nymphs such as zebra midges, flashy mayfly nymphs, some smaller stonefly nymphs and SJ worms will all work.  Be sure to check the forecast before heading out otherwise it may be a wasted trip. Give us a call for the latest reports.  866-456-6889

With recent warmer air temps the lower Madison has been fishing well.  Concentrate on the deeper pockets and slots and make sure your flies are bouncing on the bottom.  Red SJ worms, zebra midges, and lightning bugs are all standard fare.  With the water levels lower at this time of year it won't take a ton of weight to get your flies down.  On the right day you will even find some trout eating midges off the surface.  They usually tend to be the smaller trout, but don't get fooled by the tiny dimples on the surface.  The bigger trout like them as well.  Give us a call for the latest reports.  866-456-6889

The Gallatin is a great place to winter fish.  With it's close proximity to Bozeman you can spend a few hours and have a great day.  Our favorite flies this time of year are golden stone nymphs, brassies, b.h pheasant tails and hare's ear nymphs.  Fished slow in the tailouts of the riffles and slower moving water.  On warmer days you will find trout sipping midges in the eddies and behind the larger boulders.  Give us a call for the latest reports.  866-456-6889

I would concentrate on fishing the Upper part of the river at this time of year.  From the West Fork up to hebgen dam is usually best.  Concentrate on the warmest part of the day (10-2pm) and fish the "softer" water.  Serindipities, copper johns, midge larva, and adult midges are all working right now.  Give us a call for the latest fishing reports.  866-456-6889