Monthly Archives: April 2019

Madison River Fishing Report for April 16th, 2019 Dam: 1,610 cfs Kirby: 1,610 cfs Varney: 1,830 cfs The river continues to fish well despite cold water temps this month, and the best window of opportunity seems to be in that 10:00 – 5:00 range.  We should start to see water temperatures warm up quite a bit this week, as the forecast is calling for sunshine and highs in the fifties through Friday.  All the boat ramps from Raynold’s to Burnt Tree are open for business, but it’s still going to be a while before Ennis and Valley garden are ready [...]

Madison River Fishing Report for April 3rd, 2019 Dam: 1,120 cfs Kirby: 1,150 cfs Varney: 1,260 cfs The Upper Madison has been fishing well again this week, and access has gotten a little bit better as the low lying snow has begun to recede.  There’s still quite a bit on the banks between Quake and Pine Butte, but we should should start to see a little more grass showing in those sections with the mix of rain and snow in the forecast through next week.  Otherwise our snowpack in the Madison Range remains above average with 112% of moisture content, [...]