Madison River Fishing Reports

OCTOBER 2024  UPDATED 10/03/2024  The Madison Valley has been a true rollercoaster lately. Flows have been consistent at 1050 CFS with a few bumps at the Cameron gauge, and Kirby sits at 880 CFS. The mornings have started off crisp...

SEPTEMBER 2024 UPDATED 9/19/2024  We were gifted with our first taste of fall here in the Madison Valley this past week. River flows are currently sitting at 1250 CFS in Cameron and 1070 CFS at the Kirby Ranch gauge. The colder...

SEPTEMBER 2024  UPDATED 9/12/2024  Things have been taking a turn here in Ennis the past few days. We have had a crazy weather pattern strike us this week. We started out by getting engulfed in smoke coming from fires in...

AUGUST 2024 UPDATED 8/22/2024  I hope everyone is having a great start to the school year just as we are having a great start to the hopper season. The hopper bite has been progressively getting better all over the river. I’ve...

AUGUST 2024 UPDATED 8/15/2024  Much needed rainfall has brought cooler temperatures to the Madison Valley. This recent temperature change has caused Montana FWP to lift Hoot Owl restrictions between Ennis FAS to Ennis Lake. As of today, there are no Hoot...

AUGUST 2024 UPDATED 8/08/2024  The dog days of summer are closing out on us, but there is still plenty of fishing to be had on the Madison River. Much needed rain and cooler weather is making its way through the valley...

JULY 2024 UPDATED 7/25/2024  The heat wave rolls on here in the Valley with daytime highs  reaching 90-95 degrees for the better part of the last few weeks. Although generous flows from Hebgen Dam have kept most of the river nice...

JULY 2024  UPDATED 7/11/2024  We're in the heart of summer in the Madison Valley. July’s been offering us tons of great fun and scorching temperatures. The river is sitting at 1,290 CFS at Kirby and 1,570 CFS at Cameron. Heat...

JUNE 2024 UPDATED 6/27/2024  We’re in the heat of the salmonfly hatch on the Upper Madison. Big bugs can be found throughout the river and are making their way farther up by the day. Golden Stones, Caddis, and Yellow Sally’s are...

JUNE 2024UPDATED 6/20/2024 Summer has arrived in Ennis, Montana! Main Street is seeing an increased jump in bipedalism and excitement of the new season is beginning to fill the air. All the brutally cold days of January and February seem...

JUNE 2024 UPDATED 6/13/2024  Well it’s June 13th here in Ennis and things are starting to ramp up. Town itself is getting busier by the day. We are seeing more people in the shop, the grocery store, and the restaurants. It...

JUNE 2024 UPDATED 6/06/2024 Rising flows and muddy water continue to meander through the Madison Valley. Flows have jumped up substantially over the past few days. The river is currently sitting at 3050 CFS at Cameron, 1860 CFS at Kirby...

MAY 2024 UPDATED 5/30/2024  We’re only a few weeks out from the fly fishing world descending upon Ennis, Montana as runoff rescinds itself into the back of our minds. Plan on seeing plenty of mud and water make its way through...

MAY 2024 UPDATED 5/27/2024  Welcome to late May! Although sun is in the forecast, be prepared for all weather conditions as June approaches. The snow storms last week have accumulated in the mountains, so with temperatures reaching the high 70s in...

MAY 2024 UPDATED 5/16/2024  Mid May is always a transitional period here in the Madison valley and this year is no different. Warmer weather in the past few days along with a significant amount of rain have added some flow and...

APRIL 2024 UPDATED 4/19/2024  We're over half way through April and the spring fishing remains consistent here on the Upper Madison. We have been blessed with a touch more snow earlier this week which is always welcome this time of year....

APRIL 2024 UPDATED 4/12/2024  These last few days have been simply gorgeous in the Madison Valley, and I expect this weekend's weather to be no different. As long as you can put up with some rain, thunder, and potential wind, everything...

UPDATED 3/26/2024 As of March 26th, the Ennis town ramp and Windy Point are still closed. Varney Bridge to the Lake is now barbless only, be sure to pinch your barbs.  Cold rain and snow is imminent as we approach...

NOVEMBER 2023 UPDATED 11/10/2023  The legend lives on! November has brought mild temperatures to the Madison Valley with only one great snowfall to date. Water levels are still looking great as we’re sitting around 1060 CFS at Cameron and 825 CFS...

SEPTEMBER 2023 UPDATED 9/14/2023  Fall is starting to set in here in the Madison Valley. Afternoon rain storms, cooler nights, and crisp, cool air have been a refreshing change from the summer heat. Hebgen Lake is amazingly still at 93% full....

AUGUST 2023  UPDATED 8/24/2023  We’re approaching the end of August and things are starting to heat up. The annual Ennis Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival is returning to town this weekend on August 26th & 28th. We’re proud to be...