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Madison River Fishing Company
Small business Fishing store in Ennis, Montana
Travel Tips
Spring, especially during the Bluebonnet Trails Festival, is the best time to visit. 1
Spring is the best time for a visit, offering vibrant landscapes and ideal fishing conditions. 2
Rent inner tubes and enjoy a shuttle service for a hassle-free experience. 3
Rent a tube or bring your own. Don't forget sunscreen and water. 4
Start at Warm Springs turnout for a 3-hour float. 5
No guide needed. 6
Allocate around two hours to fully enjoy the stops along the river. 7
Perfect for anglers looking for a once-in-a-lifetime fly fishing adventure. 8
Introduction
Fishing Sections
- ๐ฒ Yellowstone National Park to Hebgen Lake: Wade fishing only, best in October when large trout enter from Hebgen Lake.
- ๐ Hebgen Lake to Quake Lake: Cold water year-round, popular during shoulder seasons like May and October.
- ๐ชจ The Slide (Earthquake Lake to Reynolds Pass): High trout density, challenging wading, best fished with wading staffs.
- ๐๏ธ Reynolds Pass to Lyons Bridge: Transition from pocket water to large riffles, high fishing pressure in upper sections.
- ๐ค Lyons Bridge to McAtee Bridge: Float fishing permitted, high trout counts, popular with guides.
- ๐พ McAtee Bridge to Varney Bridge: Known for subtle changes in depth and current, excellent dry fly fishing.
- ๐๏ธ Varney Bridge to Ennis: Long deep runs, multiple channels, and steep cut banks, best fished after runoff.
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Insect Hatches
- ๐ฆ Salmonfly Hatch: Occurs in late June, attracting large trout to the surface.
- ๐ฆ Grasshoppers: Abundant in late summer, providing excellent dry fly fishing opportunities.
- ๐ฆ Caddis: Strong hatches throughout the season, especially in May and June.
- ๐ฟ Blue Winged Olives (BWOs): Early season hatch starting in late March or April.
- ๐ผ Pale Morning Duns (PMDs): Common in early summer, providing consistent dry fly action.
- ๐ชฐ Midges: Available year-round, especially productive in early spring and late fall.
- ๐ชฒ Ants and Beetles: Terrestrial insects that become important in late summer.
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Lodging
- ๐ก Madison Valley Ranch: Offers proximity to the Channels Section of the Upper Madison River.
- ๐๏ธ Rainbow Valley Lodge: Provides various cabins and rooms with amenities like free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast.
- ๐ Ennis, Montana: Central location with a variety of hotels, rental houses, and all-inclusive fly fishing lodges.
- ๐๏ธ Double Buck Cabin: One of the many cabin options at Rainbow Valley Lodge.
- ๐ก Trapper Cabin: Another cabin option at Rainbow Valley Lodge, ideal for extended stays.
- ๐จ Madison River Lodge: Located on the banks of the river with a private boat ramp for easy access.
- ๐ Moores Creek Hideaway: Offers multiple cabin options for different group sizes.
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Guided Trips
- ๐ฃ Hooked Outfitting: Specializes in guided float trips on the Madison, Yellowstone, Jefferson, and Missouri rivers.
- ๐ฃโโ๏ธ Montana Angler: Offers guided fishing trips on various sections of the Madison River.
- ๐ถ Madison River Fishing Company: Provides guided trips and quality fly tackle year-round.
- ๐ Rainbow Valley Lodge: Offers guided fishing trips and has an on-site fly shop for gear and advice.
- ๐บ๏ธ Custom Trips: Many outfitters offer customized multi-day and multi-river adventure trips.
- ๐งโ๐ซ Beginner Friendly: Guides are experienced and great with beginners, ensuring a successful fishing experience.
- ๐ถ Drift Boat Trips: Popular option for experiencing the Madison River, especially from Lyons Bridge to Ennis Lake.
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Seasonal Fishing
- ๐ธ Early Spring (March-April): Best fishing on the Lower Madison, with productive nymphing and streamer fishing.
- ๐ผ Late Spring (May): Explosive Mother's Day Caddis hatch, great nymph and streamer fishing.
- ๐ Runoff (Late May-Mid June): Upper Madison fishes well upstream of the West Fork, clear water from Hebgen Dam.
- โ๏ธ Early Summer (Mid June-Mid July): Salmonfly and golden stonefly hatches, busiest time on the river.
- ๐พ Late Summer (Mid July-Mid September): Opportunistic trout, good dry fly fishing with terrestrials.
- ๐ Fall (Mid September-November): Large browns move into the river, productive streamer fishing.
- โ๏ธ Winter: Best fishing on the Lower Madison, targeting deeper and slower runs.
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| Travel Information |
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| ๐ย ย ย Phone: (800) 227-7127 |
| ๐ย ย ย Website: http://www.mrfc.com/ |
| ๐ย ย ย Hours: See hours |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: 109 Main St, Ennis, MT 59729 |
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