Fishing Reports by Capt. William De Shaw

Jefferson River will be first to clear up - I think that it looks like the Jeff will be the first river to clear. Probably within a week or two. The Gallatin is still flooding, and will take more time to clear and drop. We are running a special on the Jefferson for July. Only $175 per day. more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Jefferson River

Rivers are still high and muddy - Hi everyone. The rivers are going to be clearing soon. I expect that we will have clear water by July 4th. The fishing should be outstanding. Make your plans now. more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Jefferson River

Spring runoff still gripping rivers in SW Montana - Hello. Greetings from the land of much water! Its been a great spring with alot of heavy snow, and daily rains. Expect runoff to last through June this year, on all the rivers here. Still some good fishing to be had on the Madison. The lower Madison more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Jefferson River

Southwest Montana rivers at full runoff - Hi, Yeah, the rivers are running higher than they have in probably 10 years. When they come down, they will be great!! Plan for July and August. Its going to be one of the best summers of fishing that we have had for a long time. We are putting toge more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Gallatin River

High water on the Jeff - Lots of water out their folks! The rivers are high early. If we get the typical spring rains, we are looking at some flooding. Lower Madison is still good. Its a tailwater and shouldnt get toooo high. Get set up for a great July and August!!! more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Jefferson River

Still some good fishing before runoff - There still is a good 2, maybe 3 weeks before its runoff time on the Gallatin, and Jefferson. Some good fishing with the bigger flies and nymphs on the bottom. Early mayfly hatches, although sporatic will provide some good action. The Madison is a t more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Gallatin River

Cool Spring weather, but good fishing. - Try the Gallatin river. Early Spring can be good fishing. I like to use some bigger bugs like Rubber Legs, and all the good Buggar patters. Black and Brown Flashabuggars work good. For small nymphs, I will go with a Prince or a Lightning Bug. (All Be more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Gallatin River

Great early Madison River fishing - Expect some good early season fly fishing on SW Montana's rivers. The Madison, a tailwater river, is always a good bet in the spring. Starting in March, and running into early June. For dry fly action, expect some early mayflys, with caddis usually f more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Madison River

Great early season fishing. - Look for some great early season fishing on the Jefferson, and other southwest Montana rivers. We were blessed with a good winter for snow, and the snowpack is above normal in most of the drainages in SW Montana. Before runoff (March-April) you can e more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Jefferson River