The Madison River is fishing very well throughout. Nymphing is the way to go below Quake Lake, but streamers are working well. Above Quake streamers bring the best action. Migrating browns are providing action on the Beaverhead.
Flows remain the same, and so do the strategies for success. Streamer patterns are the best chance to get into the migrating browns and the big bows and cutts that follow them. Low light conditions will be the best times to be on the river, and until storms show up a few BWOs may show at these times.
No change here to speak of other than streamers will get you into the big fish on the lower river. Low light conditions will be the best times to be here.
Action is picking up in the shallow water all around the lake. Look for weeds to be breaking up and leech patterns in fall colors to be increasingly effective. Dress warmly!
No change here with respect to flows, best patterns, and tactics. Fishing may get a bit crowded below the dam as those seeking some of the best late season dry fly fishing come in from all points.
Chesterfield Res. is coming on strong to share the spotlight with Daniels Res. Don’t overlook Springfield: it is also producing. Use fall color leeches on all these. And midge pupa under indicators will also produce on each of these. Hawkins and Twenty-four Mile suffer from draw-down, so mud flats are in your way of getting to water on each.
Fishing season ends the first weekend in November. That’s a bit more than a week from now, so get away to the Park to enjoy the best our country in a set of natural state waters. Bring streamer patterns for the best wet fly fishing and BWO emergers, cripples, and duns for dry fly fishing.
The Blackfoot River offers great streamer fishing now whether you try the upper river or locations below the reservoir. The lower Teton River also offers streamer fishing as well as some dry action from BWOs during low light conditions.
It’s the time of year when this river really shines. It’s mainly streamer fishing, especially during low light conditions. But the rewards can easily be the fish of the year. Walk-in locations are now numerous; come in and talk to us to find out the best places to try.
Flow out of Palisades is still around 3100 cfs, but are sure to drop soon. This makes for great walk-in fishing. Streamers, BWO life cycle patterns and nymphs remain the best bets for action. Cloudy, stormy days will best best time to encounter the largest fish. It’s a great time to be on the river: crowds & bugs have gone. So have a lot of fall colors, but these gorgeous days make up for that loss. Bring a camera.