September 26, 2023 Upper Madison Fishing Report
Date: 09/26/2023
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
Upper Madison River Fishing Report
The wind has been howling on the Madison River in the Madison Valley the last few days, making for some really tough conditions and inconsistent fishing. The best fishing has been in the wade sections at the top and the bottom of the valley the last few days. Nymphing with small nymphs under a strike indicator and little weight on 4X or 5X tippet has been our most productive method these last few days. We had some good streamer fishing during the last cold and rainy spell - expect that to pick back up as soon as the wind settles back down and the temperatures become more stable later this week.e
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Recommended Flies
Gray Little Green Machine
Purple Lite Brite Perdigon
Butano Lite Brite Perdigon
Rainbow Spanish Bullet
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.