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Bozeman Fishing Report and Conditions
Live river flow from USGS gauges, water temperature where reported, sunrise and moon, the season for each fish, and the 9 local guides who fish here.
Live
Conditions now
Today’s outlook, wind, air pressure, river flow and the moon for Bozeman, updated every time you open this page. Why pressure matters.
River flowLive
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USGS Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway
Water temperatureLive
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USGS Madison River below Ennis Lake
Wind nowLive
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National Weather Service
Air pressureLive
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National Weather Service
SunriseLive
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Sunset after load
MoonLive
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Phase
Live from USGS Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway, USGS Madison River below Ennis Lake, USGS Yellowstone River near Livingston, the National Weather Service. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Bozeman.
Wind
Wind in Bozeman, next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour wind speed and direction from the National Weather Service. On open water, under about 10 mph is comfortable for most anglers; over 20 mph most charters stay in. How windy is too windy?
River flow
Bozeman river flow this week
Seven days of flow from the USGS gauge. Guides watch the trend: a sudden rise usually brings dirty, fast water; a steady or dropping river usually fishes better. Float or wade?
Solunar
Best fishing times today in Bozeman
Solunar periods, worked out from where the moon is: the major periods are the two hours around the moon passing overhead or underfoot, the minor periods the hour around moonrise and moonset. Solunar times explained.
Plan ahead
Best day to fish Bozeman this week
Each day ranked from the NWS 7-day forecast – wind, rain and storms – and the moon, so you can pick a date before you book. What happens if the weather turns.
What is biting
What is biting in Bozeman
The calendar below shows the main months for each fish.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Brown trout | ||||||||||||
| Rainbow trout |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: theriversedge.com, montanaangler.com.
From the docks
This week's Bozeman fishing report
Captains’ reports from Bozeman
No captain report has been sent in for Bozeman yet this week. Captains and guides listed here can send a short report – what you caught, where and on what – and we publish it here with your name and the date.
Go with a local
Fishing guides in Bozeman
9 captains and guides fish from Bozeman and Livingston: the Gallatin, Madison and Yellowstone. See them A to Z, with boats and prices.
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