June 8, 2023 Upper Madison Fishing Report copy
Date: 06/08/2023
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The river is dropping and clearing quickly - especially from Varney and upstream. There is some mud coming in from the tributaries throughout the valley but the water is very "fishable" with streamers and nymphs. A few warm and dry days will get the big bugs crawling around very soon, but get up there and throw some streamers around while the water is still a bit high and slightly off-color!
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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.