What a treat the East Gallatin is for the anglers of Bozeman…Only a few miles out of town lies a small river with unexpectedly large trout. The East Gallatin like most SW Montana rivers is vulnerable to high muddy water during the run off season. However for most other seasons the fishing can be fantastic. Browns and Rainbows lurk in the deep pools, and can be caught on a dry, nymph or a streamer. Public access is limited, so be respectful & cautious.
Best Fly: Green Sex Dungeon
Water Conditions: Clear
Weather Conditions: Overcast
Floated or Waded: waded
Section of Water Fished: Manley Bridge
Chucked meat for the morning and landed a 16″ Brown and a 15″ Bow but missed 10 other nice fish, need to work on the strip set a little more I guess……
Best Fly: Black Foam Beetle
Water Conditions: Nice Flows
Weather Conditions: 80 and Partly Sunny
Floated or Waded: waded
Section of Water Fished: Near Rocky Creek Farm
Leo, I can’t agree more, the Black Beetle has been rad. You should try throwing that rig in Rocky Creek. Landed a 20″ big mouth brown out of Rocky Creek on Tuesday, he ate the Beetle dropper.