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...

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...

October 2022 UPDATED 10/28/2022  And there’s snow on the mountain, baetis in the air, trout in them rivers and it’s waiting for you there! Happy Friday Madison Valley, I hope it’s been a great one! Turn on your favorite Marshall Tucker...

October 2022 UPDATED 10/21/2022  It’s been a deceivingly warm Friday afternoon here in Ennis, Montana. Our long-lasting Indian Summer seems to be coming to an abrupt end as this weekend's weather is everything but balmy. Hunters are beginning to walk the...

October 2022 UPDATED 10/14/2022  The beautiful fall weather continues to roll on here in the Madison Valley, and the afternoon temps are feeling more like late summer than late October. Soak it in while you can, this is Montana and we...

September 2022 UPDATED 9/30/2022  Lots of things are changing in the Madison Valley, including the fishing! We have seen water temperatures begin to drop and the leaves are starting to shift into their fall colors. The river is shaping into its...

September 2022 UPDATED 9/23/2022  Montana FWP will be conducting their Fall shocking of the Upper Madison on the following dates: Pine Butte: September 8th, 9th, 12th and Septemper 19th - 21st. Varney: September 14th - 16th and September 22nd, 23rd and...

September 2022UPDATED 9/16/2022 Montana FWP will be conducting their Fall shocking of the Upper Madison on the following dates: Pine Butte: September 8th, 9th, 12th and Septemper 19th - 21st. Varney: September 14th - 16th and September 22nd, 23rd and...

September 2022 UPDATED 9/09/2022  Montana FWP will be conducting their Fall shocking of the Upper Madison on the following dates: Pine Butte: September 8th, 9th, 12th and Septemper 19th - 21st. Varney: September 14th - 16th and September 22nd, 23rd and...