08-26-2004, 12:47 AM
Madison River - Lower - August 21st, 2004
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FISHING: Poor
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"]click here[/url]]
Madison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_Madison_River__1115074459269_0_131.90299987793.aspx"]click here[/url]]
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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"]click here[/url]]
The flows at the Ennis Powerhouse are 1170 C.F.S. The unseasonably cooler weather we have had thus far in August have the water temperatures lower than normal for this time of year. Water temps on the lower Madison are usually above 70 degrees this time of year, which makes catch and release fishing tough. The water temps as of late have been starting out around 65 degrees in the morning and reaching about 70 by late afternoon. The cooler temps in the morning are fine for fishing right now, however if you are going to fish the lower Madison please carry a thermometer and check the temps as the heat of the day approaches. Fish start to struggle to survive when the water temps approach 70 degrees. Limit your fishing to early morning hours so that the fish can make it through this warm spell on the river. By mid day the recreational tubers will be out in full force and you will have a tough time concentrating on your fly anyways. We have had no real reports of fishing on the river so if you head out to the river you will have to experiement with your fly selection.
Fly Pattern Suggestions : Great Bikini Hatch on warm afternoons.
supplied by: [url "http://www.fisheyesoup.com/redir.php?recKey=86,re"]Montana Troutfitters[/url]
FISHING: Poor
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"]click here[/url]]
Madison River Montana FWP Guide [[url "http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fishing/guide/q_Madison_River__1115074459269_0_131.90299987793.aspx"]click here[/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"]click here[/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"]click here[/url]]
The flows at the Ennis Powerhouse are 1170 C.F.S. The unseasonably cooler weather we have had thus far in August have the water temperatures lower than normal for this time of year. Water temps on the lower Madison are usually above 70 degrees this time of year, which makes catch and release fishing tough. The water temps as of late have been starting out around 65 degrees in the morning and reaching about 70 by late afternoon. The cooler temps in the morning are fine for fishing right now, however if you are going to fish the lower Madison please carry a thermometer and check the temps as the heat of the day approaches. Fish start to struggle to survive when the water temps approach 70 degrees. Limit your fishing to early morning hours so that the fish can make it through this warm spell on the river. By mid day the recreational tubers will be out in full force and you will have a tough time concentrating on your fly anyways. We have had no real reports of fishing on the river so if you head out to the river you will have to experiement with your fly selection.
Fly Pattern Suggestions : Great Bikini Hatch on warm afternoons.