Fishing Season reopens in Yellowstone Park on Memorial Day Weekend. Until that time we are left to watch the snow pile up and plan for the upcoming season. When the Park first opens for fishing, the Firehole River is often one of the few clear streams and has the first good hatches of the year. […]
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Hardcore Fly Fishers Wanted
December 2, 2011 – 1:52 pm
Interested in working in one of Montana’s best fly shops and fishing the waters around West Yellowstone every day of the season? We have an opening or two for knowledgeable, friendly and hard working shop employees for our 2012 season. Contact us by phone or e mail if interested.
Fish With Us in 2012
December 2, 2011 – 1:48 pm
Madison River Outfitters is currently taking reservations for the 2012 fishing season. We employ several of the area’s best professional flyfishing guides. Along with our friendly knowledgeable shop staff, our goal is to enhance the success and enjoyment of your next Montana fishing trip. Please feel free to give us a call at 800-646-9644 or shoot […]
Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 10/15/2011
October 15, 2011 – 1:57 pm
Madison River We have seen some nice fish come out of the Madison in the Park. The fishing is never consistent and this year is no exception to that rule, but when you get into a few big lake runs, the time spent trying to catch them seems of little consequence. Don’t expect to wail […]
Montana Fishing Report 10/15/2011
October 15, 2011 – 1:46 pm
Madison River Hebgen Lake-Quake Lake Between the lakes is fishing pretty well. Buggers, Silli Leg Stones, Red Serendipities, Copper Johns and Pheasant Tails have all been good flies when paired with a decent presentation. Streamer fishing when the sun is off the water has dredged up a few nice browns and there are some fish […]
Mini Report
October 15, 2011 – 11:40 am
Fall fishing is in full swing in the rivers around West Yellowstone. Whether you are chasing full run browns on the Madison or looking for challenging fish rising to rafts of Baetis duns, this time of year offers tons of great fishing. Pray for bad weather and enjoy the last (and best) of our season’s […]
Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 9/21/2011
September 21, 2011 – 4:04 pm
Madison River There are a fair number of Hebgen Lake fish in the Madison in the Park. Fishing will continue to improve as we get further into fall, but there are certainly enough fish around to make it worth your time. As more anglers begin to target the lake runs, it is important to remember […]
Montana Fishing Report 9/21/2011
September 21, 2011 – 3:53 pm
Madison River Hebgen Lake-Quake Lake Fishing has been decent between the lakes, but we are still looking at summer like conditions rather than typical fall fishing. Cool nights are slowly dropping the water temps back to more ideal levels and the fishing should continue to improve as we get deeper into fall. Early and late […]
Montana Fishing Report 9/10/2011
September 10, 2011 – 3:01 pm
Madison River Hebgen Lake-Quake Lake Temps are still higher than prime between Hebgen and Quake, but the fishing has been pretty good. Anglers have reported success on everything from Wooly Worms to Parachute Ants. Mid day has been a little slow so plan to fish early and late in the day. Quake Lake-Lyon Bridge Afternoon […]
Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 9/10/211
September 10, 2011 – 1:49 pm
Madison River There are some lake run browns and rainbows in the Madison in the Park. Fishing isn’t nearly as awesome as it will be in a few more weeks, but there are a few less dudes out there messing with the fish than there will be over Columbus Day Weekend. Fish hard early and […]