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Gallatin River

Thursday, May 17, 11:57 a.m. MDT


Current River Levels

For 7-day, 30-day, and one-year graphs, click bold type below.

GAGE LOCATION

DAY/YEAR
GRAPHS

CURRENT
STAGE/FLOW

WHAT TIME

Gallatin near Gallatin Gateway

7 30 year

3.94 / 3180

10 am

Gallatin at Logan

7 30 year

6.50 / 2890

10 am


Weather

Click bold type for weather from NOAA, Accuweather, or The Weather Channel

CITY

Big Sky

NOAA

Accuweather

TWC

Bozeman

NOAA

Accuweather

TWC


What to Expect in May

What usually happens. Best way to use this section.


Hatches divided by half-month.  Super    Major    Minor    Slight    None

HATCH

NYMPH/
LARVA

PUPA/
EMERGER

DUN/
ADULT

EGG-
LAYER

Blue-winged olive

Grannom

Spotted caddis

Green caddis

Golden stonefly

Salmonfly

Cranefly

Midge

Sculpin

Crayfish

Baitfish


The Gallatin is usually not a good May venue. Runoff usually roils the Gallatin's many tributaries this month and can leave the mainstem muddy and unfishable. However, if the river is in shape, nymph fishing along the edges will probably be the best option. Team a big stonefly, such as a Kaufmanns Stonefly, Rubber Legs, or Rocky Nymph with a smaller nymph such as a Brassie, CDC Bubble Brassie, Copper John, Prince, or Pheasant Tail.

There can be some caddis hatches when the weather warms up, but warmer weather will bring snowmelt. And once the Gallatin blows, you can forget about it until it clears up. Anglers who stay above the Taylors Fork should have the fewest problems during this season.

See the Rivers in General report for more May fly fishing tips.

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Other Info Sources

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Arrick's Fly Shop 406-646-7290
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Big Sky Flies and Guides 406-333-4401
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Blue Ribbon Flies 406-646-7642
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The Bozeman Angler 406-587-9111

Fins and Feathers of Bozeman 406-586-2188
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Gallatin River Guides 406-935-2290

Madison River Outfitters 406-646-9644
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Montana Troutfitters 406-587-4707
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The River's Edge 406-586-5373
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Yellowstone Angler 406-222-7130
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Montana Angler Fly Fishing 406-522-9854
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