Rivers & Streams

Madison River

Montana

Fifty-mile riffle famous for salmonfly hatches and wild browns and rainbows below Hebgen and Quake Lakes.

Target species

  • Brown trout
  • Rainbow trout
  • Mountain whitefish

Methods

Fly fishing

Montana

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Recommended

Gear for Madison River

Orvis Recon 9ft 5wt Fly Rod

Orvis · Rods

Recon 9ft 5wt Fly Rod

Do-everything trout rod, smooth enough for dries and stout enough for streamers.

Sage Sonic 9ft 6wt Fly Rod

Sage · Rods

Sonic 9ft 6wt Fly Rod

Fast action for big western rivers and wind.

Orvis Hydros Fly Reel

Orvis · Reels

Hydros Fly Reel

Sealed drag, large arbor, made to be fished hard.

Scientific Anglers Mastery MPX Fly Line

Scientific Anglers · Line

Mastery MPX Fly Line

Easy-loading floating line that suits most trout rods.

Simms Pro Series Stockingfoot Waders

Simms · Waders

Pro Series Stockingfoot Waders

Breathable four-layer shell with reinforced knees.

Umpqua Western Dry Fly Assortment (36)

Umpqua · Flies

Western Dry Fly Assortment (36)

Stimulators, Adams, Elk Hair Caddis, and Chubbies.