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By Brian Kevin

Seeking more action and bigger fish, many serious anglers avoid the upper stretches of the Gallatin River, north of the Yellowstone National Park boundary. Though it's easy to wade in the upper Gallatin, prime fly-fishing begins where the West Fork enters at Big Sky, increasing the flow and cooling the main river.
North of Big Sky, mid-sized rainbows dominate, holding in pockets and pools formed by the many boulders and whitewater runs that make the Gallatin Canyon a world-class rafting and kayaking destination.
Pull over at one of several roadside pull-outs between the canyon's mouth near Spanish Creek and the Gallatin Gateway. This is the river's most prolific area for trophyfish. It is a more relaxed flow with many subtle runs and lurking browns measuring from seven to ten pounds.
Waders and bank anglers dominate along the Gallatin—from Yellowstone through the canyon to its meeting with the East Gallatin, the entire Gallatin River is closed to floating.

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Hotels

Big EZ Lodge

7000 Beaver Creek Rd.
Big Sky, MT 59716 Map

Distance: 9.4 mi.
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1 Lone Mountain Trail
Big Sky, MT 59716 Map

Distance: 5.7 mi.
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Distance: 32.8 mi.
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Attractions

Moonlight Basin

Good For Fishing

Big Sky, Montana

Distance: 5.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Moonlight Basin offers every tour imaginable, from trout fishing excursions on the Madison River to... Read More

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In Big Sky, 45 minutes south of Bozeman
48 Market Place #2A
Big Sky, Montana 59716

Distance: 5.8 mi. (from destination center)

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The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture

111 S. Grand Ave
Bozeman, Montana

Distance: 31.5 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Big Sky

	Distance (mi.)
Boise Air Terminal Gowen Field	267.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Big Sky

	Distance (mi.)
Bozeman Gallatin Field	36.0 map
West Yellowstone Yellowstone Airport	43.4 map
Jackson Hole Airport	120.7 map

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Big Sky Vacation Rentals

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Antler Ridge

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Linens, No Pets, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Utensils

from: $1200

Blue Moon Chalet

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5.5
Sleeps: 16

Amenities: BBQ, Fireplace, Garage, Hot Tub, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Pool Table, TV, Wireless Internet Access

from: $1000

4 Bedroom Leaf Lodge

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 12

Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Refrigerator, Sauna, Stereo, TV, Utensils, VCR

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