September 29, 2023 Lower Madison River Fishing Report
Date: 09/29/2023
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
Fishing has been inconsistent on the lower Madison the last few days, but the wind has been more manageable. The best results for us have been found by anchoring or wading around the deeper runs and buckets, rather than focusing on fishing while drifting. The fish have been holding in these deeper areas and moving slowly, so we have been working these deeper runs pretty thoroughly with heavily weighted rigs, picking up a few fish here and there. As the could cover increases in the coming days, expect the fishing to improve for the streamer anglers as the Brown Trout are getting active and moving into the shallows - the bright sun has had them acting very nervous, however.
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Blaze Infernogon
Olive Tailwater Tiny
Red San Juan Worm
Dead Drift Crayfish
Lower Madison River Fishing
The lower Madison River has diverse wild-trout habitats from Ennis Lake to Three Forks. Beartrap Canyon has raging whitewater through boulder fields and narrow gorges. The river flows through a rugged valley before joining with the Jefferson and Gallatin Rivers. Fish species include Rainbow, Westslope Cutthroat, and Brown Trout. Both novice and advanced anglers can find ample opportunities to fish.
Read the "Lower Madison River Fishing Guide" for a comprehensive introduction to fly fishing in Montana on the lower Madison River from the Bozeman fly fishing guides with Fins and Feathers.
