Madison River Fly Fishing: 5 Tips For The Fall

Madison river fly fishing is possibly at its best in October.

- Montana Angler

The river is nearly empty as tourists have gone home and many locals are in the woods hunting. This is also a time of the year when some of the largest trout of the year are landing including a few fish each year in the 28-30” class. Dry fly fishing can also be great. Here are 5 good tips for fishing the Madison in the fall.

1) Try the lower river