October 11, 2023 Upper Madison Fishing Report
Date: 10/11/2023
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
Finally, we are back to some great conditions for Montana fly-fishing in the fall! The last few days have been unseasonably warm with some heavy winds as well.
The stretches of the Madison River near Ennis have been where our Bozeman fly fishing guides have been focusing their attention the last two weeks. The best fishing is between 8-Mile Fishing Access Site and the mouth of the river at Ennis Lake.
Nymphing the deep buckets and fast water, below shallow drop-offs with tandem nymph rigs like a San Juan Worm followed by a Midge larvae or Perdigon-Style nymph has been the most productive. Fins are starting to eat egg patterns pretty well too, we have been using Firebead Sowbug with good success, early in the days.
The streamer fishing was pretty slow the last few days, but it should be good the rest of the week, now that we have some consistent cloud cover.
We offer Madison River guided fly-fishing trips throughout the year to anglers of all skill levels. Learn more about our guided fly-fishing options, you can place a reservation online or via e-mail. Reach out to our Bozeman fly fishing guide service using our Contact Form with questions regarding fly fishing the Madison River.
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Recommended Flies
Brown/Yellow Barely Legal
White Peanut Envy
Black Quill Bomb
Hot Pink San Juan Worm
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.
