The Madison river fishing report from The Slide Inn is the most thorough and accurate report you will find on the Upper Madison River. These reports are written by people who are on the river every day and people you can trust to give you the straight scoop. If you are looking for the latest Madison river fishing report, be sure to give the shop a call and one of our staff members will bring you up to speed.
Madison River Fishing Report for June 7th, 2024 Dam: 1,160 cfs Kirby: 1,860 cfs Varney: 3,070 cfs It took a little longer than we thought, but runoff finally showed up and the Upper Madison is running green and just over 2 feet of visibility above the West Fork. Once you get to Lyon’s Bridge the …
Dam: 1,150 cfs Kirby: 1,350 cfs Varney: 1,840 cfs We’ve had some cooler weather roll into southwest Montana over the last 4-5 days, and bringing with it some much needed precipitation. The forecast is calling for more rain and snow through Memorial Day weekend (big surprise there), and it looks like temperatures will start to …
Dam: 934 cfs Kirby: 1,010 cfs Varney: 1,370 cfs Steady as she goes…Fishing on the Upper Madison continues to impress over the last several weeks and we’ve been fortunate to get some much needed moisture here lately. Cooler days and some additional snow in the mountains have slowed down our Spring runoff for the time …
Dam: 834 cfs Kirby: 1,000 cfs Varney: 1,390 cfs The Upper Madison continues to fish extremely well this month. Flows are still holding at 834 cfs out of Hebgen Dam and have been hovering between 900-1000 cfs above the West Fork for the better part of two weeks now. We have some cooler weather in …
Dam: 834 cfs Kirby: 942 cfs Varney: 1,240 cfs The Upper Madison has been fishing very well lately, and both water and air temperatures have made for some very pleasant fishing this Spring. With very little snow still on the banks, walk access has been very easy, and all the boat ramps from Raynold’s Bridge …
Madison River Fishing Report for September 25th, 2023 Dam: 1,090 cfs Kirby: 1,150 cfs Varney: 1,290 cfs Fishing on the Upper Madison has been tougher over the last week, and from the looks of things our terrestrial fishing might be done after this Wednesday/Thursday…not that it was that great this year but at least better …
Madison River Fishing Report for September 16th, 2023 Dam: 1,040 cfs Kirby: 1,090 cfs Varney: 1,230 cfs Fishing on the Upper Madison has been far more consistent over the last 2 weeks, and we have finally been getting some good dry fly fishing during the late morning and afternoon hours. Fish have been looking up …
Madison River Fishing Report for August 4th, 2023 Dam: 1,030 cfs Kirby: 1,170 cfs Varney: 1,390 cfs Fishing on the Upper Madison has been a little slower over the last week. That’s not to say we haven’t had some great days out there, but there have also been some tough ones too, and a lot of …
Madison River Fishing Report for July 23rd, 2023 Dam: 1,140 cfs Kirby: 1,270 cfs Varney: 1,440 cfs It’s been a hot one out there ladies and gentlemen, and the forecast isn’t showing the mercury dropping anytime soon. With water temperatures starting to hit 68-69 degrees, you’ll want to get a relatively early start if you …
Madison River Fishing Report for July 17th, 2023 Dam: 1,120 cfs Kirby: 1,300 cfs Varney: 1,540 cfs The Madison continues to hold its own, and there is still some spectacular dry fly fishing to be had on the upper reaches. Take a walk out to the river and you can expect to find copious amounts …
