The Lower Madison
Starting below Ennis Reservoir and running north for approximately 35 miles to its confluence with the Missouri, the lower Madison provides both excellent wading and floating opportunities.

Current Conditions & Fishing Strategy
3/10/10 The fishing on the lower has been pretty good. Nyphing has been the best option but there has been a little dry fly fishing to be had on the warmer calm days. Also, don't rule out fishing right below Ennis Dam as the fishing in there has been good lately as well.

Recommended Fly Patterns
Nymphs -
2 Tone San Juan #12
Tiger Worm, Red #10
Rainbow Warrior, Pearl #20
Lightning Bug, Red #10
Firebead Ray Charles pink #18

Dry Flies -
Hi-vis Griffiths Gnat
Parachute Adams #20
Hackle stacker midge #18, #20

Streamers -
Crazy Craw, Olive #2
Deaddrift Crayfish #8
Bush's Dad #8
Wooly Bugger (Olive,Black,Brown)#6

Lower Madison River Flows
Below Ennis Lake:
Average Flow: 1360 cfs
Current Flow: ICE & 1620 cfs
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Lower Madison Water Contacts
River-Gal Shuttle Service
Bonnie 406-685-3500