Hyalite Reservoir is a popular location when other waterways are not fishable. Holding 8,000 acre feet of water, Hyalite Reservoir is the source for Bozeman’s drinking water and some of the Gallatin Valley irrigation water. Like most fish living in reservoirs the fish generally eat things like scuds, leeches, and imitations of the mayflies and caddis that come off during the summer. Located just south of Bozeman in Hyalite Canyon the reservoir to a great place to head afterwork or for a quick fly fishing trip.
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Best Fly: wooly bugger/leaches
Water Conditions: good
Weather Conditions: hot sun
Floated or Waded: floated
Section of Water Fished: west bank and dam
The west bank was good, but not as productive as around the dam. Lots of action on the wooly bugger. Not many fly fishermen up there the past two nights that I have been out. Mainly worm guys and what ever the motor boat guys are trolling. Lots of fun though. Nice spot to enjoy the day!
Best Fly: Wooly Buggers
Water Conditions: Full
Weather Conditions: Sunny and hot
Floated or Waded: floated
Section of Water Fished: Just off of dam
Holy crap… the fish up there are crazy. Lots of little guys but it is a blast. Spent the afternoon throwing wooly buggers then switched to a variety of very small dries as the evening progressed and the fish started rising. Wooly buggers and small dries will do you good. If you can get just off the dam, that is the key… have a blast!!
Best Fly: Wooly buggers
Water Conditions: Lake is full
Weather Conditions: Sunny
Floated or Waded: floated
Section of Water Fished: Just off dam
Good fishing durring the later part of the day. We trolled wooly buggers off the canoe and caught easily 15 fish between the two of us. Just before dark the dam areas lights up with rising fish. Not sure what bug is out there but it is small. We caught a few on dries durring that as well. This is not a place to catch monsters, but it is alot of fun and a great view.
Best Fly: Leech Pattern
Water Conditions: Green
Weather Conditions: Sunny no wind
Floated or Waded: floated
Section of Water Fished: South inlet
Good steady fishing for the past few days. Leaches durring the day and then small dry patterns in the late evening. If you can get out in the water (boat) you will have more luck.
Best Fly: Pig Pen (Sinking Line)
Water Conditions: Water is green and perfect
Weather Conditions: Hot
Floated or Waded: floated
Section of Water Fished: Near Boat Ramp on South End
The fishing is staying consistent with leach patterns trailed by a pink, natural or orange scud. Our best luck has been near the boat ramp on the south end, really just about 150 feet out from the boat ramp. The evening dry fly action has been decent but nothing to write home about. Our best pattern hands down is the pig pen leach.