Gallatin County · stream · order 8 river · ~3,663 cfs typical
Jefferson River
Jefferson River is a stream in Gallatin County, Montana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
95°
60°
14 mph
21%
Fri
Mostly clear
97°
62°
13 mph
15%
Sat
Overcast
105°
67°
22 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Madison River0.0 mi
- Spring Creek0.9 mi
- Gallatin River1.0 mi
- Rey Creek1.5 mi
- Spring Creek10.0 mi
- Milligan Creek8.6 mi
- Plunket Lake10.9 mi
- East Gallatin River8.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Jefferson River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Jefferson River?+
Yes — Montana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Jefferson River?+
Jefferson River is a stream in Gallatin County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.