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Madison River - July 27th, 2009
supplied by: Tim Tollett's Frontier Anglers
RECORDED: 
87 °
FISHING: Excellent
The Madison is fishing quite well on Caddisflies, and yellow Stoneflies. Our daughter, Tamara, is doing stream surveys on the Madison this summer so she keeps us up to date on a daily basis. She tells us that the dry fly fishing in the McAtee section has been very good. And up by 3 Dollar Bridge both nymphs and dries have been working real well.
Best Flies: PMX's in lime, yellow, orange and royal - sz. 8-16, Twisted Sisters in tan and yellow - sz. 10 -14, Troth's Elk Hair Caddis -sz. 12-16, Crystal Humpy - sz. 12-16, MoJom Hopper in yellow and tan sz. 8-14, Grand Hoppers in yellow and tan - sz. 8-14, and on the windy (ha - the wind always blows on the Madison) stormy days try a big sz. 2 or 4 Zonker.
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Madison River - Upper - July 15th, 2008
supplied by: Montana TroutWranglers
RECORDED: 
76 °
FISHING: Great
On Fire
The lower Madison is fishing really well right now. The big trout are eating hard under the surface. Huz-ur-daddy crayfish, zonkers, and lightning bugs is all you need right now. We have had some fish attack our strike indicators, but after switching to dries not much positive is happening. So grit your teeth, fish under the surface, and hang on when the big browns and rainbows run you into your backing. The upper is lower and clearer right now. They have been bumping the water all over the place and it has affected the fishing. If you hit it right the dry fly fishing can be great. Caddis and PMD's are heavy, and the Salmonflies are almost up to Ruby. It seems as if everyone is fishing the Upper Madison right now and don't expect to be alone. The closer you get to the salmonflies the more anglers you are going to see.
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Madison River - June 22nd, 2008
supplied by: Montana TroutWranglers
RECORDED:
82 °
FISHING: Good
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The upper Madison is fish able above the West Fork. The big bugs (Salmonflies) have started on the Lower Madison and with the warmer weather should move above Ennis later this week. Above the West Fork the river is still high but fishing. Big junk such as girdle bugs, San Juan worms, pheasant tails, lightning bugs have done the trick. The dam controllers have backed down the flows all this week and that has made for more consistent fishing.
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Madison River - Lower - March 16th, 2007
supplied by: Yellowstone TroutScout Outfitters
RECORDED: 
41 °
FISHING: Good
Fishing on the Lower Madison is starting to pick up. Visability is fairly clear - about 2' - 3'. Flow (CFS) is 1580 and changing due to additional waters being released from the dam.
Right now, the Lower Madison is offereing much better dry fly fishing that it has over the past couple of weeks due to the warmer weather in south central Montana. Midge fishing is active, as long as the wind is not. Our best luck fishing midges was found in slower water, along the banks and channels between the weed beds. Patterns that worked for us were CDC Hanging Midge, Wilson CDC Midge, Midge Pupas, WD40's (all in size 18 - 20) Sow Bugs (gray, orange and pink in sizes 18 & 20), Zebra Midges (red & black), Rainbow Midge, Midge Larva (gray, red and tan).
Our best results were fishing the bottom and pounding the holes in deeper runs. Patterns that worked were Crazy Charlies, San Juan Worms and Ray
Charles.
As long as the wind stays down and the water levels coming out of the dam don't jump around too much, the fishing should continue to improve. However, winter in Montana is not over by any stretch and conditions are going to change quite a bit over the next 4 - 6 weeks. One thing that won't change is the fact that the rainbows are starting their spawning runs and are moving up through the Madison River system.
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Madison River - Lower - January 9th, 2007
supplied by: Montana Troutfitters
FISHING: Poor
Well, depending on where you want to go the fishing can be good, or it can be windy and miserable… that is what I found out last week. Below the dam in Beartrap has been far and away the most productive portion of the river right now. The bottom end of the canyon has been pretty windy and miserable, so I might now suggest that as my first choice. Darlington has some fish up and feeding on midges, but the activity was pretty minimal and the wind was definitely a factor. If you go, check the wind out first, that is going to be the determining factor.
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Madison River - Upper - January 9th, 2007
supplied by: Montana Troutfitters
FISHING: Fair
Things on the Upper have been pretty cold and windy as well, ice flows are still around Ennis and the better fishing is definitely up higher around 3 Dollar and Slide. The best fishing on this river in the winter is in February before it closes, some midges come off and the dry fly fishing can be pretty decent. For right now, nymphing between the lakes is going to be one of the most productive places in the state, so grab a few of your favorites and make the trip. But probably not this week, check the weather, looks nasty towards the end of the week…
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Madison River - Lower - December 30th, 2006
supplied by: Montana Troutfitters
FISHING: Poor
Fished this on the 26th, tried to head up into Beartrap and ended up getting blown off basically. Whipping up whitecaps and blowing the tree's sideways. So that being said I can't tell what the heck was going on... However, I have heard reports that below the dam has been pretty decent, with lots of fish hanging in the runs right below the dam. Expect to see a few folks here and there, but that will probably be your best bet. Things were pretty cold and icy down around Cobblestone, although Darlington could be decent on the right day if you want a challenge.
Fly Pattern Suggestions: BH FB Pheasant Tail: 12-14-16-18 Anatomay Peacock & Olive: 14-16-18
Mega Prince: 6-8-10 Clousers Crayfish Tan, Dark, & Olive: 6-8-10 Huz Ur Daddy Brown: 2-4
Super Bugger Tan: 6-8 Brown Bugger: 2-4-6 Wet Rat: 2-4 I-Ballz Sculpin: 2-4 JJ's Special: 2-4-6
Copper Bead BWO: 16-18-20 Copper John Black: 16-18 Lightning Bug: 16-18 Anatomay Olive: 18
San Juan Worm Red, Brown, White: 8 Eggs: 10
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Madison River - Upper - December 30th, 2006
supplied by: Montana Troutfitters
FISHING: Good
Still haven't made the trek up above Ennis, but continue to hear good reports from guys heading up between the lakes and below Quake. The best midge fishing around takes place below Quake in my opinion, 3 dollar and Slide are great places to go fish some midge larvae and wait for a hatch on a warmer day. Wouldn't be surprised if there are still ice flows from Varney on down, so before you go, check the conditions, and Dan and Nancy at Beartooth are a great resource to know what is going on up there.
Fly Pattern Suggestions: BH FB PT: 14-16-18 Firey Juan: 10 Copper Bead BWO: 16-18-20
Electric Caddis Olive: 14-16 Morrish's Poopah: 14-16 Copper John Red: 14-16-18 Biot John: 18
Hotwire Mayfly Copper & Gold: 16-18 Lightning Bug: 16-18 Anatomay Olive, Tan, & Peacock: 14-16-18
Morrish's Sculpin Olive & Brown: 2-4 Ragg Sculpin: 4-6 JJ's: 2-4-6-8 Real Meal Olive: 16-18
Biotic Nymph Olive: 16 Parachute Adams: 20 Eggs: 10 Wire Worm Hot Orange and Brown: 8
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Madison River - Lower - November 25th, 2005
supplied by: Yellowstone Angler
FISHING: Great
The reports from the Lower Madison have been very good recently. The big browns that the Lower is known for are definitely on the prowl, and spawning in the many side channels. Streamer fishing is the most effective technique right now for these brutes. Try an Olive Zonker or any of your favorite crayfish patterns. Don't count small nymphs and eggs out yet though, and there's a chance of seeing some Fall Baetis on the water as well. These fish seem to congregate in specific areas so if you find one big guy it may be worth sticking around and prospecting the water close by. Some of our guides really like this water and would be happy to show it to you if you book a day with them.
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Madison River - Lower - November 25th, 2005
supplied by: Montana Troutfitters
FISHING: Good
Stream Flow Information [click here]
Madison River Montana FWP Guide [click here]
South ForkMadison River Montana FWP Guide [click here]
West Fork Madison River Montana FWP Guide [click here]
The Lower Madison has been running milky for the past three weeks. The river is starting to green up a bit and is in much better shape than it was a week ago. The dirty water was most likely caused by heavy winds combined with dying weeds in Ennis Lake. The brown trout are finishing up their spawning activity and dead drifting streamers with egg patterns should still produce good results throughout the winter months. We should see improving conditions over the next couple weeks
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