Lower Madison River Fishing Report
Lower Madison River Fishing Report
7/17/2025
The Lower Madison River is on Hoot Owl Restrictions from Warm Springs boat launch to the confluence with the Jefferson River. The river is CLOSED to fishing from 2pm to midnight. Stay up to date with fishing restrictions and closures
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Water temps are warm, recreational floaters are out in numbers. Hit the river early and get off early or look for some other places to go fishing.
Getting on the water at first light for some streamer fishing can produce some awesome results. Hopper fishing is definitely an option but make sure you get off the water early due to Hoot Owl Restrictions.
FWP has been doing a lot of shocking and tagging of the trout on the Lower Madison this winter so keep an eye out for blue or yellow tags. To learn more about the trout tagging program click this link.
Dries: Chubby Chernobyl (Yellow) #16, Hi-Vis Grand Hopper (Tan) #12-14, Keller's Henneberry Hopper (Green, Yellow, Pink, Tan, Grey) #10-12, More of Less Hopper (Goldenrod, Light Pink) #10-14
Nymphs: Nyman's Shop Vac #16-18, Guide's Choice Hare's Ear(Olive, Natural)#14-18, Perdigons (Black, Pearl, Green, Purple) #18-20, Spanish Bullet Perdigon #16-18, CDC Pheasant Tail #14-18, Prince Bead CDC #14-16, UV Greenie Weenie #14
Streamers: Sex Dungeons, Barely Legals, Copper Zonkers, Sheila's Sculpin, Silk Kitty, Mini Kill Whitey, Li'l Kims have been productive. Play with color and profile every day. Skinny vs. big heads, dark vs. light, etc.
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