July 2022 - Galloup's Slide Inn

Madison River Fishing Report

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022

Madison River Fishing Report for July 29th, 2022

Dam: 1,050 cfs

Kirby: 1,240 cfs

Varney: 1,430 cfs

It’s been a hot one out there over the last week, but the Upper Madison continues to hold its own. We are still looking at highs in the low to mid 90’s through Monday, but colder nights and highs in the low 80’s are just around the corner starting on Tuesday. Water levels at both the Kirby and Varney gauges are in great shape for the last week in July, and with Hebgen reservoir just under 97% of full pool things are looking good as we head into August.

Madison River Fishing Report

July 22, 2022

Madison River Fishing Report for July 21st, 2022

Dam: 1,060 cfs

Kirby: 1,260 cfs

Varney: 1,560 cfs

The Upper Madison is still fishing well with dries and nymphs and we are starting to see some better streamer fishing on the lower parts of the river. Warmer temperatures and bright sun have made some afternoons a little tough, but we are still getting in some great fishing throughout the morning, early afternoon, and evening hours. The forecast is calling for highs in the mid to high 80’s through next week, so feel free to take a break from the afternoon heat and head back out around 7:00 pm for the evening caddis hatch.

Madison River Fishing Report

December 7, 2022July 13, 2022

Madison River Fishing Report for July 13th, 2022

Dam: 903 cfs

Kirby: 1,200 cfs

Varney: 1,560 cfs

It’s been another incredible week of fishing on the Upper Madison, and we are still in the midst of the best dry fly fishing of the season. Water levels are back to normal for mid to late July, but we wouldn’t be surprised if flows out of Hebgen Dam are increased a little bit as the forecast is calling for much hotter days this week. It’s still busy out there, but there are always places to find a little solitude if you are willing to walk a little further around the bend.

Madison River Fishing Report

December 8, 2022July 7, 2022

Madison River Fishing Report for July 7th, 2022

Dam: 913 cfs

Kirby: 1,300 cfs

Varney: 1,840 cfs

The Madison is about as good as it gets right now — Flows are perfect, bugs are popping from top to bottom, and fish have been looking up for the dry fly very well over the last week. Suffice to say, life is good here in the Madison Valley.