gallatin fishing report

2580 CFS @ Gateway - The Gallatin has risen steadily over the past week, with dirty water pouring in from the Taylor Fork. Wading will be difficult, if not dangerous, so be careful out there. On the upper stretches in Yellowstone National Park all the way to the Taylor Fork, however, the water should be fishable. Focus on stonefly nymphs and caddis pupa with your nymphs, along with big, dark streamers.

Recommended Flies:

Firebead Steely #6

Rubberlegs #4

Girdle Bugger Camo #6

Serengold #14

JR Streamer Black #6

2260 CFS@Gateway - The Gallatin River is pretty dirty throughout the canyon and down in the valley but is very fishable above the Taylor's Fork where most of the mud is originating. The park section looks great as well and that opens this weekend. While the water is very cold, nymphing stonefly and caddis patterns should produce some nice fish.

Recommended Flies:

Firebead Steely #6
Rubberlegs #4
Girdle Bugger Camo #6
Serengold #14
JR Streamer Black #6

2080 CFS @ Gateway - The Gallatin is in runoff at the moment. It's running high and dirty, so the fishing will be best elsewhere. If you're planning on going to the Gallatin anytime in the next few weeks, be careful while wading in the high water and focus on the softest water near the edges. Everything will likely be subsurface, so bring a good amount of streamers and stonefly nymphs. 

Recommended Flies: 

Dungeon, Black #2

Articulated Sparkle Minnow #4

Rubberlegs, Black #4

Nemec Stone Olive #8

San Juan Worm #10

2370 CFS @ Gallatin Gateway - Unfortunately, the Gallatin is running high, fast, and dirty right now. With the warmer temperatures this week, things are a bit blown out. That being said, this weekend should provide some cooler temps that may slow things down a bit. Overall, there are better options than the Gallatin at the moment, but you can still pick off some fish with larger stonefly nymphs as well as streamers thrown in the soft water along the edges.

Recommended Flies: 

Pat's Rubberlegs, Black #8

Mini Dungeon, Black #6

JR's Conehead Streamer, Olive #6

Sculpzilla, Olive/White #8

20-Incher #10

884 CFS @ Gateway - The flows on the Gallatin have increased slightly, but the water is still running fairly clear. Nymphing is the most productive way to catch fish, but in the evenings fish have been rising to BWO and caddis dry flies. Stripping a black or olive streamer along the banks and through the deeper pools is worth a shot as well.

Recommended Flies:

Pat's Rubberleg Black #8
TB Split Case BWO #18
Parachute BWO #20
Elk Hair Caddis Olive #16
Sparkle Minnow Black #4

1520 CFS @ Ennis - The flows have dropped slightly and the gallatin is starting to clear up nicely. Nymphing is still the best option with Pat's rubberlegs, worms, caddis, and BWO nymphs. There are still some BWO's hatching and as the weather continues to warm we should be seeing more caddis popping off. Streamer fishing is worth a shot right now too. Try throwing a darker black or olive flashy streamer along the banks and through the deeper pools.

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