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Bozeman / Big Sky

Gallatin River

Fishable1,120 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Gallatin RiverAt Gallatin Gateway

Fishable
1,120CFS
Discharge
2.44ft
Gauge Height
Water Temp
Updated 38 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

25.3 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

66°FClear sky
Wind 14 mph25.3 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

74° / 43°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

73° / 44°

Sat

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Rain

75° / 55°

0.13"

Sun

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Drizzle

76° / 50°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Gallatin River.

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Time of Day

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Gallatin River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Gallatin River · June · Early Summer

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JanDec

⚠ Runoff season — check live gauge before driving

Peak runoff continuing early month. SALMONFLIES (size 4-6) starting late month when flows allow — Gallatin Canyon Salmonfly hatch is beautiful and accessible. Golden Stones (size 6-8). Caddis (size 14-16).

Caddis

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About Gallatin River

Wade-only freestone flowing from Yellowstone Park through Big Sky to Three Forks (joining the Madison and Jefferson). Roadside pocket water along Highway 191 — accessible, scenic, and full of wild rainbows and browns.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunHopperBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Wade-only — no float fishing on the Gallatin. Standard Montana fishing license required.