Montana Troutfitters is Bozeman’s oldest fly fishing shop Since 1978

May 20, 2026

Canyon Ferry -fishing good. Throw leeches, chironomids, off the points and shelves.

Hauser/Holter - Rainbow trout will continue being caught below all the dams, on leeches, midges, scuds, hot heads, eggs.

Hyalite Reservoir- Hyalite Road is Open. The reservoir should fish well with Leeches, purple haze, wooly buggers, Crystal buggers, ice cream cones and black caddis

Hyalite creek- Flows around 40 cfs, fish a micro chubby dropper, rainbow warrior, zebra midge, Frenchie, or a purple haze. Remember the inlet to the lake is closed to fishing until July 15th

Cliff and Wade- Should be open water. Fish balanced leeches and chironomids. Smaller streamers will work as well

Quake Lake/Hebgen- Fishing well, balanced leeches and chironomids. Streamers will pick up a few too

Ponds Around Town - Open water. Crystal buggers, worms, leeches and small streamers

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