Monthly Archives: September 2011

Madison River Dam: 1,100 cfs Kirby: 1,160 cfs Varney: 1,320 cfs We've had a few off days, but the Upper Madison has been fishing well for the most part.  Colder evening temps have brought the river back into the mid fifties, and fish seem to be getting a little more active throughout the day.  The wade section continues to fish well with caddis larva, midges, and baetis nymphs, and we've had some decent reports from guys throwing smaller hoppers and ants in the afternoon.  The float section has been nymphing well, but the hopper/ant bite is still day to day [...]

Madison River Dam: 1,110 cfs Kirby: 1,180 cfs Varney: 1,300 cfs This week was one of the better ones we've had on the Upper Madison since the first week of August.  With the exception of yesterday afternoon, the streamer bite has ranged from really good to just plain out of control.  Fish have also looking up for small hoppers and ants throughout the upper river from late morning until about 3:00 ish, but its still day to day so don't beat the water with terrestrials if they just aren't looking up.  With the colder temperatures and rain moving in, be [...]