August 19, 2023 Upper Madison Fishing Report
Date: 08/19/2023
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
A nice cool down is just hitting Southwest Montana today and tomorrow, so expect some variable conditions with wind and rain in the short term. Hopper fishing on the upper Madison turned back on for us the last couple of days in the Lyon's to Manatee sections. This cooler weather, with some clouds, should make for some decent streamer fishing throughout the day as well.
We have been primarily fishing hopper dropper rigs the last few days with tan or golden colored hoppers followed by a small jig nymph. Flashy perditions when the clouds are out and then Frenchie jigs in the sun - size 18 on both!
We offer full day guided fly-fishing trips on the Upper Madison using drift boats, servicing the entire river from Raynold's Pass to Ennis Lake. Learn more about our guided fly-fishing options or book now by clicking on any of the booking buttons throughout the site.
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Rainbow Spanish Bullet
Tungsten Jigged Prince
Upper Madison River Fishing
The Madison River is widely regarded as the premier Montana fly-fishing river. It originates in Yellowstone National Park at the point where the Firehole and Gibbon Rivers meet. The river flows northwards and merges with the Jefferson and Gallatin Rivers to eventually form the Missouri River near Three Forks, Montana.
The upper Madison River is the stretch between the outlet of Quake Lake and the mouth of Ennis Lake. The river is an incredibly productive and unique blue-ribbon trout fishery with wild Rainbow, Cutthroat, and Brown Trout populations.
The Fins and Feathers "Upper Madison River Fishing Guide" features a comprehensive overview of the river stretches and seasonal highlights with Madison River fishing tips from our Bozeman fly fishing guide staff.
