The East Gallatin River forms just east of downtown Bozeman, Montana and runs northward until it meets with the West Gallatin River near Manhattan, creating the main Gallatin River. This relatively placid, small stream flows through the pastoral Gallatin Valley, offering excellent fishing opportunities with less pressure than many of Montana's more famous rivers. The East Gallatin is highly regarded throughout Montana's fly fishing community because of its quality fishing and proximity to Bozeman. Though smaller than its western counterpart, the river holds surprisingly large trout and offers diverse fishing experiences from technical dry fly fishing to streamer action for aggressive browns.