We define the Upper Madison as the stretch found between Quake Lake and Ennis. With the rugged Madison Range to the East and the mature Gravely Range to the West it is quite possibly the most scenic float in the state. The river has been called the “everlasting riffle,” with 55 miles of shallow water that is filled with boulders. Good populations of healthy Brown, Rainbow, and Cutthroat Trout thrive in the river. The towns of Ennis or West Yellowstone carry all the supplies you need with plenty of lodging in the area.
Water Conditions: steady
Weather Conditions: warm morning
Floated or Waded: floated
Section of Water Fished: Upper
The mornings up here have been really good. Seems the closer to noon it gets, the more the fishing dyes off. A few caddis and pmds still around but not many. I tried the surface for an hour or so but had minimal luck. Did the best with a double nymph rig. Fish seem to be hungry, just not interested in rising.
Water Conditions: good for the upper
Weather Conditions: cool/stormy
Floated or Waded: floated
Section of Water Fished: upper
Mornings have been the most consistant. Not too many dries around but I have seen a few small bugs. If you can match them you will catch some fish. Streamers have been my ticket, also running deep nymphs through the ripples have produced a few big fish.
Water Conditions:
Weather Conditions: nice summer weather
Floated or Waded: floated
Section of Water Fished: Ennis
Getting some good toppical action these past few days. The go to right now for me are little sallies and caddis. Various other bugs on the water, but that has been the ticket for this guy. Its a beautiful time of year here, and the fishing is great!!
Water Conditions: good
Weather Conditions: Sunny
Floated or Waded: floated
Section of Water Fished:
Pulled some really nice fish today on hoppers and small caddis. Hoppers are picking up and caddis are the go to as the day progresses. Slower up here than it was a couple weeks ago durring the salmon fly battle, but still good fishing.
Water Conditions: good
Weather Conditions: sunny/warm
Floated or Waded: floated
Section of Water Fished:
Not a bad day out today, but not the best either. Big rubberlegs and stones were our golden fly. A few caddis were around later, but we did not stay out very late. Towards the end of the day we dropped nymphs off the back to up our chances and it worked.