Montana's Best Flyfishing

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Mountain Peaks that seem to rise forever, crystal clear trophy trout waters and a full-service flyfishing outfitter committed to making every minute of your fly fishing vacation relaxing and enjoyable, makes choosing your next fly-fishing destination easy…Welcome to “the last best place.”

Since 1984, Gallatin Riverguides, owned and operated by the French Family, has earned the reputation as one of Montana’s premier flyfishing establishments. We are exclusive dealers in the Big Sky area for many of the worlds top flyfishing equipment manufacturers, Ross Reels, Sage, Simms, R.L. Winston, Galvan to list a few.. We guide daily excursions to the beauty and excitement of Yellowstone National Park; the magnificent Madison River; and the blue ribbon waters of the Yellowstone, Missouri, Gallatin, Bighole, and Beaverhead rivers.

Gallatin Riverguides is a supporter of and advocate for Trout Unlimited and catch and release.

Authorized Frontiers Agent
Member, F.O.A.M (Fishing Outfitters Assoc of Montana)
Member, D.U. (Ducks Unlimited)
Member, F.F.F. (Federation of Fly Fishers)
Member, T.U. (Trout Unlimited)
Member, H.F.F. (Henry's Fork Foundation)

Betsey French (Montana Outfitter #235)
Owner/Outfitter/Buyer

Gallatin Riverguides
US Mail:	Box 160212 Big Sky, MT 59716
Shipping:	47430 Gallatin Road Big Sky, MT 59730
Direct Phone:	(406) 995-2290
Toll-Free:	(888) 707-1505
Fax:	(406) 995-4588
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Last Updated (Friday, 21 May 2010 09:08)

Regional Conditions

Don't forget to book your fishing trips soon!!!

-Jimmy "loosewraps" Armijo

Gallatin River 522 c.f.s., August 22nd, 2010 The Gallatin is running clear and fishing is looking up. Daily caddis, PMD, PED, and Midge hatches have stimulated Gallatin dry fly fishing. Additionally, the Spruce Moth has arrived in full force, and much to our relief, the Gallatin trout have begun to select the Moth over other food sources. Fishing in the morning has been best for the moth; however, a dry fly imitation will still force fish to the surface during the day. Hopper fishing in the meadow sections of the Gallatin has been productive during the day as well, and dragging a PMD nymph behind it should be a terrific afternoon rig.

Lower Madison 1490 c.f.s. 65 degrees, August 15th, 2010. Temperatures have dropped and the river is fishable by environmental standards. Floating will still be your best option for landing some tailwater toads, so try dead drifting some smaller crayfish patterns with a soft hackle lightning bug below.

Upper Madison 1080 c.f.s. 65 degrees, August 22nd 2010. Angling pressure has slowed on the wade and float sections of the Upper. Though fishing on the float sections has been slightly inconsistent of late, the wade sections are on fire. Nightly caddis falls are being replaced by PMD and Epeorus spinner falls, and the hopper bite during the day has really picked up. A tan Morrish Hopper with a Cinnamon Ant behind has duped many Madison River pigs during the last 72 hours. Nymphing with a variety of smaller patterns will be your best chance to land some fish, so try throwing some Hare's Ears, Red Dips, Little Green Machines, or Bubblebacks, Soft Hackle Pheasant Tails, or Baettis Nymphs.

Yellowstone River 3400 c.f.s. 69 degrees, August 15th, 2010 Flows continue to drop on the Yellowstone, and with a week of thunderstorms behind us, the river is clear and fishing well. A variety of hoppers and small attractors on the surface, or a bugger with a big prince below should bring some fish to hand. The streamer bite down low is turning on, and with some perseverance, you could find yourself with a true Yellowstone trophy on the line.

Missouri River 4960 c.f.s., 63 deg. August 15th 2010 Fishing remains excellent on the Missouri River. Nymphing continues to be the anglers most productive method of bringing fish to hand; however, the dry fly bite is improving by the day. PMD Spinners, a variety of caddis, and daily hatches of Tricos are luring fish to the surface. Patience, and a dedication to pristine presentation, will prove irreplaceable to the angler hoping for some surface action.

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