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Updated 57m agoGallatin · Spanish Creek / Gallatin Gateway to Three Forks (confluence with Madison and Jefferson)
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Yellow Sallies
Isoperla
Hook: #8-16
Nymphs more important than adults
| Dries |
Yellow Stimulator #10-14
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| Nymphs |
Montana Jig Sally #14-16
Yellow Sally Nymph #12-16
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Caddis
Tricoptera
Peak
Hook: #12-16
Starts ~54°F
Resumes post-runoff ~Jun 20
| Dries |
CDC Caddis #14-18
Corn Fed Caddis #14-18
Elk Hair Caddis #14-18
X-Caddis #14-18
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| Nymphs |
Hare's Ear Nymph #12-18
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Midges
Chironomidae
Favorable
Hook: #18-26
Year-round; peak winter during warmest hours
| Dries |
Griffith's Gnat #18-22
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| Nymphs |
Mercury Midge #20-22
Spanish Bullet #16-18
Zebra Midge #18-22
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Report conditions: 854 cfs · 56.7°F · ▼ 10.9% 24h · ↓73% median
The Gallatin Valley is fishing excellent with flows well below median at 854 cfs, providing stable wading conditions and clear water. Yellow Sally nymphs #10-14 are key with Pat's Rubberlegs, TJ Hookers, and caddis nymphs #14-16 producing well in deeper runs and buckets. Dry-dropper rigs with Chubby Chernobyl #10-12 trailing Perdigon #16-18 are effective during warmer afternoon hours as salmonflies approach.
| Conditions | Clear, Stable |
| Nymphing | Pheasant Tail #18, Griffith's Gnat #20, Zebra Midge #18, Juju Baetis #20 |
| Dry Fly | BWO Comparadun #20, Purple Haze #16, BWO Sparkle Dun #20, Chubby Chernobyl #10 |
| Streamer | Mini Dungeon #6, Sparkle Minnow #8, Woolly Bugger #8 |
Based on current conditions and local shop reports · 21h ago
Conditions
At Logan
57m agoClear
| Flow | cfs · 5.02 ft · 60.1°F |
| Trend | ↓76% med · ▼ 4.4% 24h |
| Wx | 54° · 💨 3 NNW · 🌧️ 0% · H: 80° / L: 47° |