Madison River Hatch Guide
Downstream from Hebgen Lake to Ennis Lake
The Madison River is a Montana Blue Ribbon Trout Stream. Boasting more than 2000 fish per mile, it take lots of insects to feed all those trout! The season’s first hatches begin in late April with baetis hatching on overcast days. Midges can be on the water year round. Late June starts our Salmonfly hatches and the majority of the bugs come off there after.
Baetis – Late April through May and September to November
Small Western Green Drake – July 15 to August 10
Midges – Year Round
Salmon Flies – June 23 – July 10
Yellow Stones – June 25 to July 15
Terrestrials – Late July thru mid September
Caddis – June 25 to August 30
Little Yellow Sally – July 15 to August 15
Pale Morning Duns – July 1 to August 15
Tricos – August and September
Find out what is hatching at the O’Dell Creek Fly Shop at the Rainbow Valley Lodge. Or reserve a day with Mike and his team of top-notch Madison River fishing guides at Riverborn Outfitters!
Madison River Hatch Guide