How to go fish the Gallatin River

The months we list for the Gallatin River are June, July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — August

We hold no hatch chart for August on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

Greek Creek Campground
45.373, -111.176parking
Moose Creek Flat
45.356, -111.172parking
Storm Castle Creek Bridge
45.567, -111.233parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Check Montana FWP for current regulations. Some sections have catch-and-release restrictions. The section within Yellowstone National Park requires a separate park fishing permit.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Gallatin River page →