Madison River Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Madison River Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Madison River

Michael Stack with Fishtales Outfitting
Sheridan, Montana
Reported: 3 months ago

The Madison continues to fish well. Morning streamer bite has been hit and miss but they're on hoppers and flying ants in the afternoon. Fish the current in front and behind big rocks. Right down the middle has also been productive.

Michael Stack with Fishtales Outfitting Sheridan, Montana Reported: 3 months ago

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Michael Stack with Fishtales Outfitting
Sheridan, Montana
Reported: 3 years ago

The Madison River is the most famous fly fishing river in the world for a reason.

Michael Stack with Fishtales Outfitting Sheridan, Montana Reported: 3 years ago

The Madison River is the most famous fly fishing river in the world for a reason.

Rainbow Trout fishing in Sheridan, Montana

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Michael Stack with Fishtales Outfitting
Sheridan, Montana
Reported: 3 years ago

The Beaver browns are beats!

Michael Stack with Fishtales Outfitting Sheridan, Montana Reported: 3 years ago

The Beaver browns are beats!

Brown Trout fishing in Sheridan, Montana

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Michael Stack with Fishtales Outfitting
Sheridan, Montana
Reported: 3 years ago

A nice Beaverhead River Rainbow Trout!

Michael Stack with Fishtales Outfitting Sheridan, Montana Reported: 3 years ago

A nice Beaverhead River Rainbow Trout!

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Michael Stack with Fishtales Outfitting
Sheridan, Montana
Reported: 3 years ago

Kids love to fly fish!

Michael Stack with Fishtales Outfitting Sheridan, Montana Reported: 3 years ago

Kids love to fly fish!

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★★★★★
Frank was awesome, very engaging helpful and patient. We had a great trip on the Madison. We will definitely do it again.
Jeremy T. | August 31, 2025

Trip: Full Day Float (Multiple Rivers)
★★★★★
Nate - We had a fabulous trip down the Madison River on Thursday. Ryan and Matt were phenomenal guides! Both worked extremely hard to put us on fish; changing patterns as needed and crossing the River to keep us in the seams. Thank you, Jim Deborah, Tina and Terry
James R. | June 22, 2025

Trip: Madison River Float
★★★★★
Our day with Nate’s guide Patrick was an awesome experience. Patrick is a true professional, keeps things simple for beginners and was a pleasure to get to know. The experience would have been great even without catching anything but his knowledge of the Madison resulted in several catches including brown and rainbow trout and several whitefish. Great experience!
Weston K. | June 22, 2025

Trip: Madison River Float
★★★★★
It was a great trip with Nate.
Brian H. | August 3, 2024

Trip: Madison River Float Trip
★★★★★
Had a really great time fishing the Yellowstone, Upper Madison on drift boats. Caught nice browns and rainbows. Wades the Gallatin and caught nice fish on dry flies. Our guide was Matt and he was great to work with not to mention he’s a trained chef so the lunches were fantastic. Highly recommend these trips. The booking process was simple and effective thanks to Captain Experiences.
Jay W. | August 25, 2019

Trip: Full Day Float (Multiple Rivers)