The Madison River is a renowned wild trout stream in the Western US. The 50-mile stretch between Quake Lake and Ennis, known as the "Upper Madison River," is a continuous riffle with boulders that break the current.
Floating the Upper Madison offers a unique Montana fly fishing experience, attracting anglers year after year with its scenery and wild trout. Let us help plan your visit to this bucket list destination on your Montana fly fishing trip.
Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been outfitting fly fishing trips on the Upper Madison River for over two decades. Our guides welcome anglers of all skill levels on these trips which are typically float-oriented with wading opportunities throughout the day – especially in the spring and fall.
Madison River fly fishing trips typically span 6-8 hours and are considered full-day trips. Pricing includes use of gear, flies, terminal tackle, lunches, drinks, and transportation to and from the river. Guides assist with all aspects of the fishing experience, including casting instruction, knot tying, fly selection while rowing the boat to ensure that anglers are covering the best water.
There will be opportunities to wade fish throughout the day when conditions permit, so be sure to mention your interest in this to your guide and when booking your trip. Not all sections of the river are appropriate for wading, but we can certainly focus on sections where wading is an option if that is a priority for guests.
Fishing licenses are not included and can be purchased online or at various sporting goods stores in the region. Guide gratuities are discretionary and paid directly at the end of the trip.
Reservations can be made online, via e-mail, or by calling 1-406-468-5019.
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