Fishing Season: Year Round (Prime: October 15 - April 15)

Madison River - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 36°

Temp:

36°

Water Temp:

39

Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Tip of the Week

Keep an eye out for rising fish as the midge hatches have been consistent and the fish have been looking up for the bugs. If you do not see risers nymphing with two nymphs has been very successful.

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Map of Madison River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Fins & Feathers
Bitterroot Fly Company

5-Day Outlook as of 3/13/24

Still cold today but it warms up to about 50 degrees by the weekend, which should make for some good fishing.

Techniques & Tips as of 3/13/24

Nymphing is the name of the game right now, I would use a worm down to a small dark perdigon or a zebra midge. Look for slow deep holes.

Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: October 15 - April 15)

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    Rainbow Trout

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    Brown Trout

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    Mountain Whitefish

Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Jan's Trout Crayfish Tan 8-10
Micro Egg Peach 12-14
Sparkle Dun Natural 14
Lightning Bug Silver, Gold 16-18
Perdigons yellow 16
Sculpzilla Natural 6-8
Blue Winged Olive olive 14-18
Vernille San Juan Worm Red 8-10
Double Gonga Tan/Yellow 6-8

Jan's Trout Crayfish

On stillwater or the trout stream, you'll get terrific results with our crayfish fly patterns.

Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Recommended Gear

Description: About Madison River

The Lower Madison offers great fishing close to Bozeman with some large fish regularly taken. Bear Trap Canyon section is a rugged wilderness area with more of a freestone feel. as the river comes out of the Trap it flows through a more agricultural landscape and provides miles of great fishing for brown and Rainbow trout.

Nearest Airport:

Gallatin Field Airport (BZN), Bozeman, Montana

Hatches:

midges

Best Time to Fish:

Afternoon

Best Stretch:

Ennis Dam to Blacks Ford

Best Access:

Ennis Dam, Beartrap Canyon trailhead