Madison River Fly Fishing Trips

Fly Fish The Fabled Madison River!

The Madison River had reached legendary status for fly fisherman decades ago and deservedly so. Technically a tailwater, it fishes like a freestone as well.  Its impressive hatches; swarms of Mother’s Day Caddis, PMDs, terrestrials, and the mighty Salmon Fly are all on the menu for these hungry trout. This legendary river ranks as one of the top fisheries for trophy trout fly fishing in Montana and features some of the most breath taking scenery in Montana! Our Madison River Fly Fishing Trips do not disappoint!

The Fifty Mile Riffle as it’s been coined features a seemingly endless riffle from Quake Lake to it’s confluence with the Jefferson and Gallatin Rivers in Three Forks Montana. Some of the upper sections are home to some 5000+ fish per mile that is literally stuffed with wild brown and rainbow trout. Book your Madison River fly fishing trip and enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure with our experienced, fun, and friendly Madison River fly fishing guides. The prime fishing water surrounded by the Madison range to the east and Gravelly Mountains to the west, it’s majestic views makes the Madison one of the most stunning, prettiest rivers in all of Montana.

 

With 5000+ browns and rainbows per mile in the upper reaches and 2500+ residing in its swift currents throughout the rest of the river, the Madison is literally stuffed with wild trout.

Although the Madison may look like a simple float and cast-to-the-bank river, she is truly the siren of Southwest Montana’s rivers. Uncovering her secrets takes time, discipline, and many years of experience. The guides at FishTales Outfitting know this well and they’ll prove it to you by coaxing impressive trout from lies that you would think no sizable trout would ever think to call home.

The Madison River is born inside Yellowstone Park at the junction of the Gibbon and Firehole Rivers. It flows 140 miles due north, where it is joined by the Gallatin and Jefferson Rivers to form the Missouri River in Three Forks Montana.

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Madison River Fly Fishing Trips

The Madison River is born inside Yellowstone Park at the junction of the Gibbon and Firehole Rivers. It flows 140 miles due north, where it is joined by the Gallatin and Jefferson Rivers to form the Missouri R

It’s from Lyon’s Bridge down to Ennis that many anglers have nicknamed “The Fifty Mile Riffle”. The braided water below Varney Bridge, through the Valley Garden into Ennis Lake, is very different from the single-channel river above, with countless side channels and out-of-the-way spots for large, wild trout to hide.

The Madison River enters Ennis Lake – formed by the dam built in 1906 – then rips through the seven-mile Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness Unit. Finally, flowing northward another 28 miles to meet the Gallatin and Jefferson Rivers in Three Forks to form the Missouri River. Join Fishtales Outfitting for a fantastic Madison River fly fishing trip that you’ll never forget!

Cool Fly Fishing Products

Dry Flies

Rogue River Salmon Fly
Chubby Chernobyl
Elk Hair Caddis
Goddard Caddis
Iris Caddis
Parachute Adams
Royal Wulff
CDC Cinnamon Flying Ant

Nymphs

Pheasant Tail
Prince Nymph
Copper John

Streamers

Yellow Yummie
Zonker
Mini-Loop Sculpin
Trevor’s Sculpin
Whitlock’s Hare Sculpin
Wooley Sculpin