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Gallatin Valley

Updated 57m ago

Gallatin · 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
Nymphs
Montana Jig Sally #14-16 Yellow Sally Nymph #12-16
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
Nymphs
Hare's Ear Nymph #12-18
Midges Chironomidae
Favorable
Hook: #18-26

Year-round; peak winter during warmest hours

Dries
Griffith's Gnat #18-22
Nymphs
Mercury Midge #20-22 Spanish Bullet #16-18 Zebra Midge #18-22

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

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