Madison River Report - May 30, 2024

Name: Fishy Joe's Picks - Custom Fly Assortments
Brand: Big Sky Anglers
SKU: jjp-madison-12
Price: 42.0 USD
Availability: InStock

by Dinah DiMeolo

Madison River Flows:

Northwestern Energy will be gradually reducing the flows from Hebgen Dam after May 28^th, leaving a little over 2 feet for the lake to come up in the following weeks. There’s still plenty of fishable water while we wait for peak runoff, with 49 inches of snow (19 inches of Snow Water Equivalent) remaining at the Carrot Basin Snotel Site. As weather improves, we can expect to lose a couple inches of snow from the peaks each day.

Below Hebgen: 1050 cfs

Kirby: 1490 cfs

Varney: 2140 cfs

Between the Lakes

Memorial Day weekend brought West Yellowstone a glimpse of summer heat, and we are immediately back to reality with cooler weather for the upcoming days. Fishing below the dam has been productive for those willing to wade, while visibility has been gradually reduced after every afternoon rainstorm we’ve seen in the last week. Once we see more consistent warm weather, expect visibility to likely get worse before it gets better. With that being said, those fish are still willing to eat your biggest Rubber Legs or Bouface Leech if you can get it in front of them.

Wade Section

Whether you’re prospecting water with a nymph rig or stripping a streamer through deep soft pools, don’t overlook the banks. While the river is still off color, those bigger fish will be tucked up tight to the banks. Cover the wade section with an Arizona Hares Ear, Jig Pheasant Tail, or 101 Stone. As we approach peak runoff, put extra consideration into wading cautiously. Even experienced anglers take the occasional (unintended) dip into the Madison while it’s still a balmy 51 degrees.

Float Section

Be sure to stock up on streamers for this time of year on the float section. Those better quality fish will be tucked up tight to the edges of the river, and can be more than willing to crush a big meal that swims by them on the right day. Mini Dungeons, BFE’s, Sculpin Snacks or a Thin Mint are all great options for enticing pickier fish tucked up under the banks. Warmer afternoons may give us some intermittent BWO’s, so keep an eye out during the heat of the day for some dry fly action if you’re looking to switch things up a bit. Think Sparkle Dunns or a Hi-Viz BWO spinner. The Madison is shaping up for a great season, and there’s great fishing yet ahead! When all else fails, check in with Fishy Joe for his custom fly assortments for the 50 Mile Riffle.

flies for the madison

BSA Jojo's Salmonfly

$3.50

BSA Jojo's Ant - Black

$3.50

BSA Jojo's PMD

$3.50

BSA Copenhaver Spinner - Rusty

$3.50

BSA Micro Chubby Chernobyl - Argentina

$3.50

BSA Jojo's Golden Stone

$3.50

BSA Lightning Legs Hopper - Yellow

$3.50

BSA Heames' PMD Klinkhammer

$3.50

Category 3 Flies 101 - Black Tungsten Bead

$3.50

BSA Jojo's Nocturnal Stone

$3.50

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Fishy Joe's Picks - Custom Fly Assortments

$42.00

Location

Madison River

Henry’s Fork

Yellowstone Park

Hebgen Lake

Quantity

12 Pack

24 Pack

36 Pack

Fishing Date: Select the date when you'll be fishing and we'll customize the assortment to match the expected conditions. If no date is selected, we'll give you our overall favorites.

PUT FISHY JOE'S DECADES OF EXPERIENCE AND THOUGHTFUL APPROACH TO FLY SELECTION TO WORK FOR YOU!

Joe Moore has spent his career fooling fish throughout Big Sky Country, and whether it's one of his own innovative patterns, or another guide approved fly, Fishy Joe's Picks should be the first flies you tie on. There's a reason he's called Fishy Joe after all!

"There's nothing better than having one of our sport's most respected guides and outfitters hand-pick your flies."

These fly assortments are hand-picked by Fishy Joe himself, and come in a water-proof, micro-slit foam fly box (pictured). Please select the river of choice, the quantity of flies you would like, and the time period you are interested in. Joe will be sure to get you the goods!

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Madison River

Perhaps the most prominent fishing destination in the area, the Madison River is also one of the most diverse fisheries in the western US, with multiple sections split based on geography and topography.

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