Upper Madison Fly Fishing Reports
Upper Madison Fishing Report 2/22/2023
Date: 02/22/2023
Current Conditions
The upper is likely very frozen near town but the fishing around $3 Bridge is always a good option in the winter. However, when it is below zero don't expect to have much fun or great fishing. The weather will improve significantly by the weekend as should the fishing. When you do get out on the river, nymphing will be your best bet. Dark Rubberlegs size 8-14 or a worm followed by some small attractor nymphs like zebra midges, natural perdigons, Copper Johns, and Prince Nymphs can trick some nice fish. If you're lucky on a nice warm calm day you may run into some fish rising to midges. Use a size #18-20 Griffith's Gnat or a Peacock Cluster to trick rising trout.
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Fins & Feathers is a full-service Bozeman fly shop and Montana fly fishing outfitter. Upper Madison River fly fishing trips are available year-round with our Bozeman fly fishing guides.
Flows
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Streamflow
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Fins & Feathers is a full-service Bozeman fly shop and Montana fly fishing outfitter. Upper Madison River fly fishing trips are available year-round with our Bozeman fly fishing guides.
For Shuttles on the Upper Madison Contact:
Rocket Shuttles: (406) 581-4626 or (406) 764-9886
Dorothy's Shuttle Service: (406) 682-4886
Driftaway Shuttles: (406) 682-3088
The upper Madison River is perhaps the most famous and highly regarded wild trout stream in the Western US. The river is formed in Yellowstone National Park at the confluence of the Gibbon and Firehole rivers, just outside of West Yellowstone, Montana. As the upper Madison River leaves Yellowstone National Park, it flows into Hebgen Lake and then works its way north through the Hebgen Dam and then Quake Lake. The stretch of river between Quake Lake and Ennis, Montana is known as the “50 Mile Riffle” and is typically the portion of the Madison River that people refer to as the "Upper Madison."
