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Located in the heart of Montana trout country, our region is bordered on the east by the mighty Yellowstone River and to the southwest by the Madison River, a fly fishing mecca. Gallatin Riverguides is located 45 miles south of Bozeman on Highway 191, in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, just 1/2 mile south of the Big Sky entrance. We are situated on the banks of the Gallatin River, midway between Bozeman and West Yellowstone. We're experienced and equipped to give you the finest fly fishing experience to be found anywhere.
We're at the center of flyfishing heaven
Daily jet service to Bozeman is provided by four primary and two partner carriers:
    Allegant Air via Las Vegas
    Northwest via Minneapolis and Detroit
    Delta via Salt Lake City and Atlanta
    Horizon Air via Seattle, and Great Falls
    United Express via Denver, Chicago and San Francisco Frontier via Denver


Directions from Bozeman Airport
(Gallatin Field in the town of Belgrade):
  1. Exit the airport and turn right on the frontage road.
  2. Drive until you see the I -90 overpass on your left.
  3. Turn left and drive over the overpass. The road becomes Route 85.
  4. Drive south on Route 85 for 6 miles to Four Corners (the large intersection with gas stations).
  5. Continue south through the intersection. The road becomes Route 191.
  6. Drive 34 miles south on Route 191.
  7. The Big Sky entrance is well marked on your right.
  8. The Shop is 1/2 mile further south on your left.
Directions from West Yellowstone:
  1. Leave town heading North on Route 287
  2. Drive north about 8 miles to the Intersection of Route 287 and Route 191
  3. Continue north on Route 191.
  4. Drive 40 miles north on Route 191.
  5. The Shop is on your right, two doors down from the Comfort Inn.
  6. The Big Sky entrance is well marked 1/2 mile further north on your left.



Last Updated (Saturday, 19 September 2009 11:49)

 
Regional Conditions

"The trout do not rise in the cemetery, so you better do your fishing while you are still able."      -Sparse Grey Hackle
 

Gallatin River 360 c.f.s., January 10th, 2012. Winter weather under the Big Sky has arrived.  This time of year you will find yourself mainly focusing on nymphing big stonefly patterns with smaller midge, lightning bug, copper john, and pheasant tail type patterns. Fishing streamers should also produce fish. The valley has been fishing well, on overcast days with warmer nights the canyon has been producing big fish in the big holes.
 

Upper Madison 1240 c.f.s., January 10th, 2012. With winter weather finally here the fishing has slowed down, the up side is there are no crowds, and for the patient there are fish to be had.  browns will chase streamers between the lakes, and from Slide down to 3 Dollar. Nymphing small rubberlegs, eggs and baetis patterns has been productive. The temp at kirby is at 34! you can find warmer water below the West Fork.
 

Yellowstone River 1690 c.f.s., December 2nd, 2011. Winter conditions prevail, if you can stand the wind, and can find a safe place to enter (shelf ICE!), you can hook up with some fish. Nymphing beadheads is your best bet, articulated streamers above Big Timber are still attracting good attention.
 

Yellowstone National Park, December,2011 The park is closed to fishing until May 2012
 

Lower Madison 1960 c.f.s., October 8th, 2011. Baetis, midges and streamers should be the main focus.  Good place to be on a cloudy day.
 
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