Fishing Season: Year Round

Madison River - WY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

51

North Fork Anglers's Tip of the Week

Starting to slow down with the colder temps moving in. Nymphing is going to be your best bet until the river freezes over.

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Map of Madison River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

North Fork Anglers

5-Day Outlook as of 1/20/25

Winter is finally here and water temps are low. Focus on the heat of the day for the best luck

Techniques & Tips as of 1/20/25

Nymphing and throwing streamers.

Local Species Available Year Round

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    Brown

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    Rainbow and Mountain Whitefish

North Fork Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Tungsten Jig Bugger N/A 14-18
Double Bunny N/A 8-16
Bead Head Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa Fly N/A 16-22
Bead Head Brassie™ N/A 16-20
Wade's N. Fork Special N/A 8-14
Sex Dungeon N/A 4-8
Bead Head Caddis Pupa N/A 8-14
Sparkle Dun N/A 6-10
Woolly Bugger white, purple, black, brown, olive or white 4-10
Peanut Envy Tan 2-6

Tungsten Jig Bugger

Bounce this tungsten streamer jig along the bottom and hold on.

2.99

Item #9R77

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North Fork Anglers's Recommended Gear

Description: About Madison River

The Madison,Gibbon and Firehole Rivers are located on the West side of Yellowstone National Park. Take East Gate to Canyon to Norris to Madison Junction on the Lower Loop road from Cody, WY. It is faster.

Nearest Airport:

West Yellowstone, MT

Hatches:

Stoneflies Caddis PMDs BWOs Midges

Best Time to Fish:

Sunrise to sunset

Best Stretch:

Best Access:

Lots of turnouts on the road from Madison Junction to W. Yellowstone