Spring has arrived early in Southwest Montana and we will resume posting weekly fishing reports until Yellowstone Park closes on November 4th. Madison River Hebgen Dam to Quake Lake 5/15 Flows out of Hebgen Dam have dropped a touch since last week as PPL tries to fill up the lake. Cabin and Beaver Creeks came […]
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Montana Fishing Report
April 23, 2012 – 10:57 am
With daytime highs in the high 60’s and low 70’s over the past few days, Cabin Creek is very muddy, making the road side (north side) of the river unfishable from it’s conflluence downstream to Quake Lake.
Yellowstone Fishing Report for Winter
December 2, 2011 – 2:13 pm
Fishing Season reopens in Yellowstone Park on Memorial Day Weekend. Until that time we are left to watch the snow pile up and plan for the upcoming season. When the Park first opens for fishing, the Firehole River is often one of the few clear streams and has the first good hatches of the year. […]
Updates, Updates
December 2, 2011 – 1:52 pm
5/11 The rivers and creeks around West Yellowstone are coming up and picking up some color. Sunny skies and daytime highs in the low 70’s are forecast for the next 5 or 6 days so look for the runoff to increase a little each day over the next week. When the Madison below Quake Lake […]
Fish With Us in 2012
December 2, 2011 – 1:48 pm
Madison River Outfitters is currently taking reservations for the 2012 fishing season. We employ several of the area’s best professional flyfishing guides. Along with our friendly knowledgeable shop staff, our goal is to enhance the success and enjoyment of your next Montana fishing trip. Please feel free to give us a call at 800-646-9644 or shoot […]
Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 10/15/2011
October 15, 2011 – 1:57 pm
Madison River We have seen some nice fish come out of the Madison in the Park. The fishing is never consistent and this year is no exception to that rule, but when you get into a few big lake runs, the time spent trying to catch them seems of little consequence. Don’t expect to wail […]
Montana Fishing Report 10/15/2011
October 15, 2011 – 1:46 pm
Madison River Hebgen Lake-Quake Lake Between the lakes is fishing pretty well. Buggers, Silli Leg Stones, Red Serendipities, Copper Johns and Pheasant Tails have all been good flies when paired with a decent presentation. Streamer fishing when the sun is off the water has dredged up a few nice browns and there are some fish […]
Mini Report
October 15, 2011 – 11:40 am
Fishing season opening dates are May 19th for Montana and May 26th for Yellowstone Park. The Madison River from Hebgen Dam to Quake Lake is open to fishing year around and is the only section of river or creek currently open to fishing within 30 miles of West Yellowstone. All tributaries to Hebgen Lake and the […]
Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 9/21/2011
September 21, 2011 – 4:04 pm
Madison River There are a fair number of Hebgen Lake fish in the Madison in the Park. Fishing will continue to improve as we get further into fall, but there are certainly enough fish around to make it worth your time. As more anglers begin to target the lake runs, it is important to remember […]
Montana Fishing Report 9/21/2011
September 21, 2011 – 3:53 pm
Madison River Hebgen Lake-Quake Lake Fishing has been decent between the lakes, but we are still looking at summer like conditions rather than typical fall fishing. Cool nights are slowly dropping the water temps back to more ideal levels and the fishing should continue to improve as we get deeper into fall. Early and late […]