The Gallatin is in good shape. Flows are pretty normal for this time of year, just below 460 cfs as of this morning, and water clarity is excellent. The cool nights have been cooling off some of the stretches that were warming up, and fishing is great.
The big news is drakes in the canyon. Tipped off by a buddy of mine, a 62-year old who was as excited as a little kid, Mark and I went up there a few nights ago and caught the hatch in the evening. A size 12 Adams worked great. The hatch can be hard to find, but if you can, it is pretty epic.
Other hatches include scattered BWOs in the mornings, more mayflies at night, caddis in the evenings, and hoppers all day. The hopper fishing is perhaps slowing down somewhat, but is still pretty effective. A Stimulator works great for this.
Streamer fishing in the deep pools has been productive for bigger fish. Nymphing with a soft hackle or prince is a good choice right now as well.
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