Lower Madison River Mother’s Day Caddis Hatch | Fly Fishing Guide

Discover the best rivers to fly fish near Bozeman, Montana—including the Upper and Lower Madison, Gallatin, and Yellowstone. Learn when each river fishes best and how to choose the right water for your trip.

Plan spring fly fishing near Bozeman, MT with river-by-river timing, best flies, and pre-runoff strategies for Madison, Gallatin & Yellowstone.

Wondering when the best time to fly fish Montana really is? This season-by-season guide breaks down what to expect throughout the year—from spring hatches and runoff options to peak summer dry flies and aggressive fall fishing—so you can plan your trip around real conditions, not guesswork.

A river-by-river breakdown of Montana’s key spring hatches and the best fly patterns to match them on the Gallatin and Madison Rivers.

Happy New Year! Heres your mid winter update!

Something for every angler on your list!

Slow, Deep, Effective — Winter Trout Spey Basics & Benefits.

Worms, Eggs and Mops, Oh My!!!

Everything you need to know about Fall fishing in Montana

Late August Fly Fishing Report for the Madison, Gallatin and Yellowstone Rivers

Hopper season in Montana! Learn when and how to fish hopper flies, plus our favorite hopper patterns for Southwest Montana Rivers.

Upper Madison salmonflies. Yellowstone and Gallatin Rivers are clearing and fishable soon. Updated flows and fly recs.