October 22, 2025

Coming down to the wire as we wrap up our last week of the fishing season here at Madison Valley Ranch. A little storm will move in this weekend and it looks like temps will step down a notch again next week. Fishing has been spotty throughout the day - slow through a certain stretch and then it's on for the next. Lots of really nice fish being caught right now.

ennis, Mt weather

Excellent warm fall weather right now before we see a cool down starting Saturday afternoon. Some snow possible on Sunday but that storm looks short lived. Next week looks cool, but still plenty fishable.

Madison river flows

The river is low right now. You've got to slide over some gravel bars below Storey Ditch, but the right line will get you through just fine. There are some nice fish in shallow water right now, but you'll find most fish concentrated in the A+ buckets. Don't spend too much time on a hole if you aren't getting them. Keep searching and you'll find one with lots of trout hanging out.

Madison River fishing techniques

Best not to overthink it right now. Girdle bugs in smaller sizes, worms of various colors, eggs and small mayfly emergers are the ticket for nymphs. Streamers offer the greatest reward right now if you're willing to make a lot of casts and cycle through colors. Dry flies take some patience and good eyesight, but the slick water can old some nice trout willing to come to the surface.

Madison River flies

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