Fishing Report

Weekend of June 12th,13th and 14th

The cold snap has dropped all the rivers and this has created some great fishing. With the fish coming out of the dark for the first time in weeks, the bite is on. So, drop those yard work tools and pick up your fly gear. Here's our best picks for this weekend.

The Big Hole is on fire, with great fishing on big ugly flies like Bow River buggers, black/olive size 4, drop a Copper John or caddis emerger off the back or tie on a San Juan worm.

The Upper Madison is below it's average flow and fishing very good, with good visibility. The hot flies have been Sculpin patterns like Big Gulps, Crispy Critters and buggers.

The Lower Madison has been hot with both Sculpins and craw fish. Don't forget to drop off your favorite beadhead from the back.

Watch the East Gallatin as the flows look good.

I hear reports of PMD's on the Missouri. The river has dropped over 5000 cfs and when it stabilizes for a day or two should fish great. I have been on this river several times in the last few weeks at huge flows and really rocked some big 'bows.

The Yellowstone is dropping, but still big.

My advise is to put the honey-do list on hold and get out there and fish! You will be happy you did. Watch for Salmon Fies to pop on the Big Hole, then the Lower Madison.

For more info and flies stop down to The Bozeman Angler! We are stocked and ready for the best season in years.