Madison River Outfitters» Current Report

Hardcore Fly Fishers Wanted

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:52:16 +0000

Interested in working in one of Montana’s best fly shops and fishing the waters around West Yellowstone every day of the season? We have an opening or two for knowledgeable, friendly and hard working shop employees for our 2012 season. Contact us by phone or e mail if interested.

Mini Report

admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:40:15 +0000

Fall fishing is in full swing in the rivers around West Yellowstone. Whether you are chasing full run browns on the Madison or looking for challenging fish rising to rafts of Baetis duns, this time of year offers tons of great fishing. Pray for bad weather and enjoy the last (and best) of our season’s fishing.

Mini Report

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:26:01 +0000

Terrestrial time is upon us in West Yellowstone. Hoppers, Ants and Beetles are effective in most evey stream this time of year. This is also the time to hit small creeks and high mountain lakes that are off the beaten path. Hebgen and Quake Lakes are getting very consistent hatches of Callibaetis making for some great gulper fishing.

Mini Report

admin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:27:23 +0000

August is terrestrial time on the Madison and in Yellowstone National Park. All of the rivers in the Park have finally cleared from run off and we are seeing a lot of good hatches that should continue through the month. Gulper fishing on Hebgen Lake is in full swing and the Madison is at perfect mid summer levels.

Mini Report

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:04:19 +0000

Snow pack in the Madison and Gallatin drainages is about 105% to 110% of average as the first day of spring approaches. Peak runoff is normally the first two or three weeks of June. These rivers will be roaring then so cure your spring fever with some pre runoff fishing in April and May. Give us a call at 800 646-9644 or e mail us at trout@madisonriveroutfitters.com for the latest info on water conditions, best flies, etc.

Mini Report

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:46:00 +0000

We’ve had a lot of rain here the last few weeks and most of the area rivers are high and dirty. The Firehole is in the best shape of all of the area fisheries and is getting some Caddis and PMD hatches. Hebgen Lake is also fishing well. As the high water is all from rain, our streams should clean up with a few days with less precipitation.

Mini Report

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 01:53:32 +0000

Yellowstone National Park is now open for fishing. Despite some chilly weather, the Firehole has put out some great hatches of PMDs and Baetis and anglers have had good luck with wet and dry flies. The Madison is also fishing well with nymphs and streamers in the Park. Below Quake Lake, the river has fished wonderfully both for wading angler and on float trips. Hebgen Lake continues to have excellent Chironomid hatches as well.

Mini Report

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:14:45 +0000

Start planning now for early season fishing that will be the best in recent memory. With our rivers having a below average snowpack, we see and early jump start our dry fly fishing. May and June will be prime months to avoid anglers and fish for unpressured trout in all of the streams in the greater Yellowstone area.

Current Report

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:02:10 +0000

Fly fishers on Hebgen Lake are seeing some of the best action in years. Callibaetis hatches and numbers of rising fish have been Hebgen’s calling card this summer. On the Madison in Montana, we’ve enjoying some great terrestrial fishing with hoppers and ants. Floating the Madison has been particularly productive. The Firehole and Madison in the Park are fishing decently, but each will markedly pick up when fall weather arrives.

Current Report

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:35:42 +0000

Good insect hatches and trout that are willing to rise are a common theme around West Yellowstone right now. The Madison is seeing good hatches and there are a lot of rising fish in the evenings. Both inside and north or Yellowstone National Park sees a Gallatin River in the prime of its summer dry fly fishing. In the Northeast corner of Yellowstone, the Lamar, Slough Creek and Soda Butte are all fishing very well for native Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. These fish love to feed on the surface and a prime targets for dry fly anglers.