06-29-2004, 04:38 PM
Madison River - Lower - June 26th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Stream Flow Information [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=flow&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Madison&format=html_table"][#0000ff]click here[/#0000ff][/url]]
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South ForkMadison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_South_Fork_Madison_River__1112332447461_0_20.701000213623.aspx"][#0000ff]click here[/#0000ff][/url]]
West Fork Madison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_West_Fork_Madison_River__1115837448893_0_33.1749992370605.aspx"][#0000ff]click here[/#0000ff][/url]]
The flows at the Ennis Powerhouse are 1450 C.F.S. The lower is fishing well with good hatch activity throughout the day and lasting up till dark. Caddis and PMD's and the most abundant hatches but keep your eye out for fish feeding on Yellow Sallies and Golden Stone adults as well. The weather forecast is calling for overcast weather throughout the weekend and if they are right about the weather the streamer fishing should be decent as well. The Salmonflies are done for the most part, you may see a stray adult of two but the main hatch is on the upper river above Ennis. Nymphing with small caddis larvae and mayflies nymphs has been good during the slow hatch periods. The cool weather has been good for the water temps on the lower. Once the weather warms up keep your eye on the water temps because the lower river does have some thermal issues once we hit our normal summertime weather.
Fly Pattern Suggestions : Parachute Adams #14-16, Royal Wulff #12-16, Parachute PMD #14-16 Yellow Stimulator #8-12, Madam X #8-10, Elk Hair Caddis #12-14, Slick Water Caddis #12-14 Parachute Caddis #12-14, BH Mangy Caddis #14-16, Black Lite Brite Caddis #12-14, Hot wire Caddis #12-14, BH Prince #8-12
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FISHING: Good
Stream Flow Information [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=flow&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=Madison&format=html_table"][#0000ff]click here[/#0000ff][/url]]
Madison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_Madison_River__1115074459269_0_131.90299987793.aspx"][#0000ff]click here[/#0000ff][/url]]
South ForkMadison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_South_Fork_Madison_River__1112332447461_0_20.701000213623.aspx"][#0000ff]click here[/#0000ff][/url]]
West Fork Madison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_West_Fork_Madison_River__1115837448893_0_33.1749992370605.aspx"][#0000ff]click here[/#0000ff][/url]]
The flows at the Ennis Powerhouse are 1450 C.F.S. The lower is fishing well with good hatch activity throughout the day and lasting up till dark. Caddis and PMD's and the most abundant hatches but keep your eye out for fish feeding on Yellow Sallies and Golden Stone adults as well. The weather forecast is calling for overcast weather throughout the weekend and if they are right about the weather the streamer fishing should be decent as well. The Salmonflies are done for the most part, you may see a stray adult of two but the main hatch is on the upper river above Ennis. Nymphing with small caddis larvae and mayflies nymphs has been good during the slow hatch periods. The cool weather has been good for the water temps on the lower. Once the weather warms up keep your eye on the water temps because the lower river does have some thermal issues once we hit our normal summertime weather.
Fly Pattern Suggestions : Parachute Adams #14-16, Royal Wulff #12-16, Parachute PMD #14-16 Yellow Stimulator #8-12, Madam X #8-10, Elk Hair Caddis #12-14, Slick Water Caddis #12-14 Parachute Caddis #12-14, BH Mangy Caddis #14-16, Black Lite Brite Caddis #12-14, Hot wire Caddis #12-14, BH Prince #8-12