Lower Madison

Updated 1h ago

Madison · Below Beartrap Canyon / Ennis Dam to Three Forks (confluence with Jefferson and Gallatin)

Report conditions: 1520 cfs · 58.8°F · ▼ 0.7% 24h · ↓49% median

Lower Madison flows are down 48% from median at a very manageable 1520 cfs with excellent water clarity and comfortable 59°F temps. Small BWO nymphs are the ticket right now with some dry fly opportunities during warmer afternoon periods. Focus on deeper pools and runs with #18-20 BWO patterns under indicators, and keep a small dry fly ready for rising fish.

Conditions	Clear, Stable
Nymphing	Zebra Midge #20, Delektable Halo #18, Juju Baetis #20, Pat's Rubber Legs #8
Dry Fly	BWO Dun #18, Parachute Adams #18, Sparkle Dun #20
Streamer	Circus Peanut #4, Woolly Bugger #6, Sculpzilla #6

Based on current conditions and local shop reports · 21h ago

Conditions

Below Ennis Lake (Lower)

1h ago

Clear

Flow	1370 cfs · 3.98 ft · 63.3°F
Trend	↓47% med · ▲ 0.7% 24h
Wx	53° · 💨 11 N · 🌧️ 0% · H: 80° / L: 51°

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