VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 18, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Big Hole Fishing Report

Headed to the Big Hole? See what Sunrise has to say first!

The following was via Sunrise Fly Shop:

The Big Hole fishing report has been fantastic lately. We have PMD’s, caddis, yellow sallies and Golden Stones hatching on the river. You will find trout eating dries throughout the day and the dropper fishing has been flat out fantastic. Fish have been feeding in the fast riffles mid day. We have done well with golden stone patterns and PMD dries and nymphs. Streamer anglers have been crushing fish in the riffles with sculpin patterns and minnow imitations. The overcast damp weather should continue to serve up great dry fly opportunities. We have been floating the Jerry Creek section, Divide into Maiden Rock section and the lower Big Hole sections. Summer is here and it’s your time to get out and fish. 

Recommended Flies:

  • Chubby Chernobyl #10 (yellow, purple, tan)
  • Purple Craze #12
  • Headlight Yellow Sallie #12
  • PMD Comparadun #16
  • Pearl Lightning Bug #12
  • Pat’s Stone (Black/Brown) #8
  • Jig Thread Frenchie #12
  • Mini Loop Sculpin #6
  • Lil’ Kim #6 (Gold, Copper)
  • Sparkle Minnow (Sculpin) #6

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