July 27 2023 Upper Madison Fishing Report
Date: 07/27/2023
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
We have been fishing the river quite a bit between Lyons and Varney these days. Nymphing in the mornings with attractor nymphs such as Pat's Rubberlegs or Rainbow Prince Nymphs followed by a Little Green Machine or Crystal Dip dropper has been pretty reliable down the middle of the river. The fish are eating hoppers and just starting on flying ants as well, throughout the day. Hopper/Dropper rigs are the "go-to" choice fro us right now, when the sun is out. You can fish a small dry like a ParaWulff or Tan Elk Hair Caddis tight to the rock seams along the banks and find fish throughout the day as well. Expect the afternoon fishing to slow down, especially downstream of Cameron Flats, with the hot weather. The water temperatures are good right now, however.
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Recommended Flies
Brown/Black Pat's Rubberlegs
Tan Morrish Hopper
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.