Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report - 12/18/2017
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Madison River Fishing Report (Hebgen Dam-Ennis)
Hebgen Dam Flows: 1020 cfs
Hebgen Dam Water Temps: 36F
Kirby: 1100 cfs
Kirby Water Temps: 32.5F
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.
Yellowstone National Park
Closed to fishing for the season.
Product of the week: Christmas Stocking Stuffers
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