September 7, 2023 Upper Madison Fishing Report
Date: 09/07/2023
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The river has started fishing pretty well once again, thanks to a bit of a cool down and some added moisture in the system. Hoppers and ants have been the theme during the sunny periods of the day this past week while we are fishing streamers (both dragging under an indicator and stripping across the current) early and late in the day. So much of the fishing this time of the year is weather dependent - and it looks solid the next few days!
We offer full day guided fly-fishing trips on the Upper Madison using drift boats, servicing the entire river from Raynold's Pass to Ennis Lake. Learn more about our guided fly-fishing options or book now by clicking on any of the booking buttons throughout the site.
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Recommended Flies
Cinnamon Foam Flying Ant
Tan Morrish Hopper
Olive Swim Coach
Blaze Infernogon
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.