The Lower Madison
Starting below Ennis Reservoir and running north for approximately 35 miles to its confluence with the Missouri, the lower Madison provides both excellent wading and floating opportunities.

Current Conditions & Fishing Strategy
01/27/2011 We have recently had some great dry fly fishing reports from the Lower Madison, expecially in the mornings before the wind picks up. There have been pockets of Midges on the surface and the fish seem to be looking for them. Also, dead drifting small beadhead nymphs and San Juan Worms under an indicator seems to be very productive.

Recommended Fly Patterns
Nymphs -
Various Rubber Leg Nymphs
BH Soft Hackle Hare's Ears
Green Hornets
Silver Lightning Bugs
Red Soft Hackle Copper Johns
BH Soft Hackle PTs
Dry Flies-
Griffith's Gnats


Streamers -
Dead Drift Crayfish
Brown Woolly Buggers
McCunes Sculpins (Tan & Olive)

Lower Madison River Flows
Below Ennis Lake:
Average Flow: 1,330 cfs
Current Flow: 1,700 cfs
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Lower Madison Water Contacts
River-Gal Shuttle Service
Bonnie 406-685-3500