Trip brief · Madison River
How to go fish the Madison River
The months we list for the Madison River are June, July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for October.
October
Reading the gauge…
Flies to tie — October
Blue-winged Olive (Baetis)#16-20
Parachute BWO, RS2
October Caddis#6-10
Orange Stimulator, October Caddis Pupa
Midges#18-22
Access
Raynolds' Pass FAS
44.829, -111.479parking
Three Dollar Bridge FAS
44.832, -111.514parking
Quake Lake
44.841, -111.426parking
Lyons Bridge FAS
44.899, -111.593parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Check Montana FWP for current regulations. Catch-and-release on sections. Barbless hooks recommended. Specific gear restrictions apply on certain sections. The section inside Yellowstone National Park requires a separate Yellowstone fishing permit.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Madison River page →