EAST GALLATIN RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

East Gallatin River


April 27, 2024

The East Gallatin River is a popular fishing spot in Montana, known for its abundant trout population. Anglers can find rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout in the river's clear, cold waters. Nearby activities include hiking and birdwatching in the surrounding Gallatin National Forest. Fishing tips include using small dry flies or nymphs and fishing during the early morning or late evening hours. The best time to visit is from May to October, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-70s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Cottonwood Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Blue Danube Lake

Apache Trout

Henry's Lake

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Brook Trout

Beehive Lake

Apache Trout

Fish and Game Headquarters Pond 1

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Dailey Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Chilled Lakes

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Lake Trout • Rainbow Trout

East Fork Hyalite Creek

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Cutthroat Trout

Axolotl Lake

Cutthroat Trout

Blue Paradise Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

TRAIL CREEK DAY USE
Madison Watershed, Montana
WEST LOOP BROADWATER COUNTY
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
CARBELLA BOAT RAMP
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
STOREY DITCH BOAT LAUNCH
Madison Watershed, Montana
MADISON COUNTY
Madison Watershed, Montana
MCATEE BRIDGE MADISON COUNTY
Madison Watershed, Montana
MT 84 GALLATIN COUNTY
Madison Watershed, Montana
CANADAY BOAT LAUNCH
Madison Watershed, Montana
US 287 GALLATIN COUNTY
Jefferson Watershed, Montana
MONTANA HIGHWAY 84 MADISON COUNTY
Madison Watershed, Montana

Rafting & Kayaking

MUSKRAT CREEK
Boulder Watershed, Montana
ARCH COULEE JUNCTION, SEC. 32, T13N, R11E TO FOREST BOUNDARY, SEC. 35, T13N, R11E
Judith Watershed, Montana
TOWN OF NELSON, SEC. 12, T12N, R2W TO MISSOURI RIVER, SEC. 19, T12N, R2W
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
MISSOURI RIVER
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
TENDERFOOT CREEK, SEC. 30, T14N, R4E TO DEEP CREEK, SEC. 31, T16N, R4E
Smith Watershed, Montana
MISSOURI RIVER
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
MADISON RIVER
Madison Watershed, Montana
MISSOURI RIVER
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
FALLS, SEC. 25, T14N, R4E TO SMITH RIVER, SEC. 25, T14N, R3E
Smith Watershed, Montana
HAUSER DAM, SEC. 29, T12N, R2W TO COCHRAN GULCH, SEC. 18, T12N, R2W
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Black Sandy State Park

Henrys Lake State Park

Missouri Headwaters State Park

Helena National Forest

Madison Buffalo Jump State Park

Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Smith River State Park

Mike Webb Park

Wilderness Gates of the Mountains

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
LOMBARD TOWNSITE
The Lombard Townsite is a historic site located in the Upper Missouri watershed of Montana. It was once a bustling town during the early 1900s, serving as a trading post ...
CRIMSON BLUFFS INTERPRETIVE SITE
The Crimson Bluffs Interpretive Site is a popular destination for tourists and visitors in Montana, located in the Upper Missouri watershed. The site is a part of the Missouri River ...

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