Lower Madison Fly Fishing Reports
Lower Madison Fishing Report 3/23/2023
Date: 03/23/2023
The Lower Madison River has been good fishing with both dry flies and nymphs over the past few weeks. We are expecting a bit of a winter storm through the...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 2/22/2023
Date: 02/22/2023
The Lower Madison River can be a good option on warmer, relatively windless days. The conditions will be pretty brutal following this cold front. The air temperatures will improve significantly...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 2/17/2023
Date: 02/17/2023
The Lower Madison River can be a good option on warmer, relatively windless days. Fishing with worms, scuds, sowbugs, or anything pink can be very productive. We are reaching the...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 2/4/2023
Date: 02/04/2023
The Lower Madison River can be a good option on warmer, relatively windless days. Fishing with worms, scuds, sowbugs, or anything pink can be very productive. We are reaching the...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 1/31/2022
Date: 01/31/2023
Seems this winter is a little extra cold. this past -20 degree cold snap definitely freezed up the rivers pretty good. but we have some warmer weather coming this week...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 12/12/2022
Date: 12/12/2022
The lower can be a pretty solid winter fishing option. Nymphing will pick up the most fish. I would keep it fairly simple with a classic red or pink worm...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 11/4/2022
Date: 11/04/2022
The lower Madison has been a good option and we have a few pleasant days before some blistering cold. A few Baetis still hanging out and the fish are pretty...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 11/1/2022
Date: 11/01/2022
The lower Madison has been a good option but will not be great with how windy the area is today. Some Baetis still hanging out and the fish are pretty...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 10/29/2022
Date: 10/29/2022
The lower Madison is fishing decent. Some Baetis still hanging out and the fish are pretty eager to eat them in the right spots, even on bright days. Nymphing is...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 10/26/2022
Date: 10/26/2022
The lower Madison is fishing decent. Some Baetis still hanging out and the fish are pretty eager to eat them in the right spots, even on bright days. Nymphing is...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 10/23/2022
Date: 10/23/2022
The lower Madison has been pretty good. Some Baetis around noon or so even on bright days. More fish have been rising during overcast conditions however. Nymphing has been the best...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 10/19/2022
Date: 10/19/2022
The lower Madison has been pretty good. Some Baetis around noon or so even on bright days. The dry fly fishing can be a bit tricky but certain spots you can...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 10/14/2022
Date: 10/14/2022
The lower Madison has been pretty good. Some Baetis around noon or so even on bright days. The dry fly fishing can be a bit tricky but certain spots you can...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 10/11/2022
Date: 10/11/2022
The lower Madison has been pretty good. Some Blue Winged Olives have been out and fish will look up for them pretty well on overcast days. Nymphing is good on...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 10/7/2022
Date: 10/07/2022
The lower Madison has been pretty good. Some Blue Winged Olives have been out and fish will look up for them pretty well on overcast days. Nymphing is good on...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 9/18/2022
Date: 09/18/2022
The lower Madison has been pretty good. On warmer days, hopper fishing has been good with a small perdigon dropper is effective. Nymphing is good on slow dryfly days with...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 9/14/2022
Date: 09/14/2022
Water temperatures are pretty cool early in the mornings which could result in some pretty darn good fishing. Hopper dropper rigs have been good but the dropper will likely catch...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 9/10/2022
Date: 09/10/2022
Hoot Owl Restrictions Lifted Today on the Lower! Water temperatures are pretty cool early in the mornings which could result in some pretty darn good fishing. Hopper dropper rigs have been...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 9/6/2022
Date: 09/06/2022
Hoot Owl Restrictions in Effect - No fishing 2PM to 12AM Water temperatures are pretty cool early in the mornings which could result in some pretty darn good fishing. Hopper dropper...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 8/29/2022
Date: 08/29/2022
Hoot Owl Restrictions in Effect - No fishing 2PM to 12AM Water temperatures had dropped a little bit but expect them to heat back up again this week. If you do...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 8/26/2022
Date: 08/26/2022
Hoot Owl Restrictions in Effect - No fishing 2PM to 12AM The weather is cooling down a bit this week and our nights are getting longer. The water on the lower...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 8/24/2022
Date: 08/24/2022
Hoot Owl Restrictions in Effect - No fishing 2PM to 12AM The weather is cooling down a bit this week and our nights are getting longer. The water on the lower...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 8/22/2022
Date: 08/22/2022
Hoot Owl Restrictions in Effect - No fishing 2PM to 12AM As of late, the weather has been extremely warm. We recommend avoiding the Lower Madison altogether considering the scalding temps...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 8/17/2022
Date: 08/17/2022
Hoot Owl Restrictions in Effect - No fishing 2PM to 12AM As of late, the weather has been extremely warm. We recommend avoiding the Lower Madison altogether considering the scalding temps...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 8/15/2022
Date: 08/15/2022
Hoot Owl Restrictions in Effect - No fishing 2PM to 12AM As of late, the weather has been extremely warm. We recommend avoiding the Lower Madison altogether considering the scalding temps...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 8/10/2022
Date: 08/10/2022
Hoot Owl Restrictions in Effect - No fishing 2PM to 12AM As of late, the weather has been extremely warm. We recommend avoiding the Lower Madison altogether considering the scalding temps...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 8/8/2022
Date: 08/08/2022
Hoot Owl in Effect after 2pm As of late, the weather has been extremely warm. We recommend avoiding the Lower Madison altogether considering the scalding temps. The weather looks to...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 8/4/2022
Date: 08/04/2022
Hoot Owl in Effect after 2pm As of late, the weather has been extremely warm. We recommend avoiding the Lower Madison altogether considering the scalding temps. The water coming out...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 8/2/2022
Date: 08/02/2022
Hoot Owl in Effect after 2pm As of late, the weather has been extremely warm. We recommend avoiding the Lower Madison altogether considering the scalding temps. The water coming out...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 7/31/2022
Date: 07/31/2022
Hoot Owl in Effect after 2pm As of late, the weather has been extremely warm. We recommend avoiding the Lower Madison altogether considering the scalding temps. The water coming out...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 7/31/2022
Date: 07/31/2022
Hoot Owl in Effect after 2pm As of late, the weather has been extremely warm. We recommend avoiding the Lower Madison altogether considering the scalding temps. The water coming out...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 7/26/2022
Date: 07/26/2022
The Lower Madison is on hoot owl and can only be fished before 2pm. This body of water has been really hot all day. We recommend fishing elsewhere to avoid putting...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 7/23/2022
Date: 07/23/2022
The Lower Madison is on hoot owl and can only be fished before 2pm. The earlier the better when it comes to the Lower in July. The lower is really...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 7/19/2022
Date: 07/19/2022
The Lower Madison is on hoot owl and can only be fished before 2pm. The earlier the better when it comes to the Lower in July. Head out for the...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 7/17/2022
Date: 07/17/2022
The lower is now on hoot owl which means no fishing after 2pm. Even if it's before 2 make sure to keep the temps in mind while you are fishing...
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Lower Madison Fishing Report 7/14/2022
Date: 07/14/2022
Hoot Owl goes into effect a day early from the permanent hoot owl today as water temps have started to exceed 75 degrees in the afternoon. Make sure to pay...
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