Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report - 12/18/2017


by John Schilling December 19, 2017

Madison River Fishing Report

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Madison River Fishing Report (Hebgen Dam-Ennis) 

Hebgen Dam Flows: 1020 cfs

Hebgen Lake Water Flows - Madison River Fishing Report

Hebgen Dam Water Temps: 36F

Hebgen Dam Water Temp - Madison River Fishing Report

Kirby: 1100 cfs

Kirby Water Flows - Madison River Fishing report

Kirby Water Temps: 32.5F

Kirby Water Temps - Madison River Fishing Report

The temperature has dropped the past week and we're getting some snow again. Hebgen & Quake Lake have frozen over, so we done fishing these until spring  Between the lakes is very accessible with your best bet being nymphs and streamers. You'll still see some lake run browns there.  The Upper Madison has also been fishing well with nymphs and streams.  The midge hatches have been few and far in between due to cold water temperatures and sunny days.  

Dry Flies: #18 to #20 Sparkle Duns, Missing Links & Still Born Midges.

Nymphs:  #8 Black Sili Legs, #10 Biot Golden Stones, #18 Lightning Bugs, #18 Green Machines

Steamers: #6 Olive Sparkle Minnows, #6 Articulated Skully Bugger - Black ,#2 Black/Purple Slap-N-Tickles, #6 Living String Leach - Tan with White Butt, Silver Minnow #1 Bugger w/tungsten cone head

We are already booking Professional Guide Fishing Trips for 2018.  If you're looking to fish with us again next year, now is the time to reserve your favorite guide.

Madison River Guide Fly Fishing Trips

Yellowstone National Park

Closed to fishing for the season.

Product of the week: Christmas Stocking Stuffers

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