River guide · Montana
Fly Fishing the Gallatin River
A classic freestone running through the Gallatin Canyon, with wade-friendly pocket water and strong caddis and stonefly hatches.
- 13 shops nearby
- freestone
- July–September
- Montana
- 5 key hatches
The best time to fly fish the Gallatin River is July–September. Key hatches include Salmonfly, Golden Stonefly, Pale Morning Dun, Caddis. 13 fly shops near the Gallatin River can outfit your trip.
Fly shops near the Gallatin River
Shops and guides that fish the Gallatin River. See all 93 Montana shops →
- East Slope OutdoorsOrvis-EndorsedWade tripsView shop →
- Wild Trout Outfitters Inc.Wade tripsView shop →
- Montana Fishing Guide SchoolWade tripsView shop →
- Montana Women's Fly Fishing SchoolWade tripsView shop →
- Gallatin River GuidesWade tripsView shop →
- Montana Whitewater Rafting Co. - Yellowstone Fly FishWade tripsView shop →
- Angler’s West Fly Fishing OutfittersWade tripsView shop →
- Montana TroutfittersWade tripsView shop →
- Montana Angling CompanyWade tripsView shop →
- Montana TroutwranglersWade tripsView shop →
- Wet Net Outfitters LLCWade tripsView shop →
- Troutana OutfittersView shop →
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Hatches & seasons
When & what to fish on the Gallatin River
River typefreestone
Best seasonJuly–September
AccessHwy 191 parallels the river through Gallatin Canyon with abundant pull-offs; the river is closed to fishing from boats, making it classic wade water.
Key hatches
- Salmonfly (early July)
- Golden Stonefly (July)
- Pale Morning Dun (summer)
- Caddis (summer evenings)
- Hopper / Terrestrials (Aug–Sept)
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