Southwest Montana, August 17th, 2024

Ant patterns are becoming important for success not only on the Gallatin and Madison Rivers, but on the upper end of Quake Lake and around Hebgen Lake shore lines. Speckled dun and morning trico activities remain good on Hebgen Lake. Thundershowers can impact fishing success on most waters, but also can discolor some. The Taylor Fork of the Gallatin River is notorious for doing this after thunder showers hit its upstream drainage. These result in discolored flow into the main West Gallatin, so if any are in the area, consider this possibility.