madison fishing report

897 CFS @ Kirby - While the flows on the Upper Madison have stayed manageable, the West Fork is starting to put some color in the river making it dirty not far below. Above that, the fishing has been pretty good mostly nymphing or stripping streamers in and around the bigger rocks on a short line. Dry fly fishing has been tough for now.

Recommended Flies:

Mega Prince #10
Delekta Worm Pink #12
SH Copper John #14
Chubby Sally #14
Sparkle Minnow #16

852 CFS @ Kirby - The dry fly fishing has been hit or miss on the Upper Madison, but with this warmer weather we expect to see caddis and march browns starting to pop off. Nymphing has been hot with smaller bugs such as pheasant tails, midges and caddis pupa. Fish are active and consistently chasing darker flashy streamers as well.

Recommended Flies:

G6 Caddis #16
Hot Belly Pheasant Tail, Pink #14
Iceberg Caddis UV Olive #16
3 Dollar Dip, Red #16
Sparkle Minnow, Black #14