The Gallatin is still fishing, and after a banner season like this past summer, things (as you would expect) are looking pretty damn good.  Weather reports are warning the region is due her first Canadian cold front late this week, which will mark the first real transition into fall fishing.

Terrestrials are still game - if you manage to make it out before Thursday late or Friday, when the incoming cold weather hits – try smaller Hoppers, Ants, and Beetles.  Even though Terrestrial numbers are dwindling, the fish are still attuned to them for the present.

In the Park, come prepared to do a fair amount of walking as you cover lots of water looking for feeding fish.  Small dries seem to get the trout’s attention, especially in the afternoons.  Tie on a Royal Wulff, Parachute Adams, or a Stimulator and see what happens.  The Gallatin is receiving less fishing pressure than it has all year, and the fishing is good.

Outside of the Park, there are hatches galore and plenty of good fishing for the angler to choose from.  Sporadic Caddis are still coming off in the early evening, and baetis mayflies are bountiful when the weather is cool and cloudy.  Don’t worry about getting up at the break of dawn to come fish the Gallatin – the action starts around 11 AM, giving you plenty of time to fuel up with a good breakfast in town.

Flows on the Gallatin today (0600) are 446 cfs, with today’s average 445 cfs, taken at the gage near Gallatin Gateway – exactly the same as this time last week.

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Flies to Have in the Box

Dries:  baetis - BWO, Blue Dun, Olive Sparkle Dun, Comparadun, Fall baetis Sparkle Dun, Para-Adams; l;  Midges and small midge emergers;  Caddis – EHC, X Caddis, Electric Caddis, EC Caddis, Spent Caddis – tan and olive; Spruce Moth – maybe but doubtful; Attractors - your best

Nymphs:  Bubbleback PMD; BH & FB PT; Copper John, green, red, chartreuse; Shop Vac; Flashback soft hackle, yellow; HE assortment

Streamers / Others:  Woolly Buggers, brown, black, olive, blue; Sparkle Buggers, same - note overall they should be on the smaller side

Terrestrials:  Hoppers (smaller), ants, beetles, bees

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