Upper Madison River Fishing Report
Date: 06/21/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The Upper Madison River is just settling into its best summer conditions. With flows currently stabilizing around 1100 CFS near Cameron over the past few days, the river will be busy and is a great choice for full-day floats.
Stoneflies are going to be the hot hatch with PMD’s and caddis around as well. Running dry dropper rigs in the early mornings and afternoons with salmonfly patterns, followed by a pheasant tail or perdigon dropped 2-3 feet below, are very effective.
In the evenings smaller caddis and PMD imitations are going to be effective at targeting picky fish and finding fish in runs where several boats may have passed through earlier that day.
Please note that regulations changed in 2024, and all lures and flies must be barbless when fishing downstream of Varney Bridge.
Additional Resources:
- Upper Madison River Fishing in June
- A Guide To Bozeman Fly Fishing in June
Stream Flows
Flows
Recommended Flies
Black Pat's Rubberleg
Brown Pat's Rubberleg
X caddis
Chubby Chernobyl Pteronarcys
Flutterbug Orange
Black Lite Brite Perdigon
Orange Psycho Prince Jig
Rainbow Warrior Jig
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