Idaho Fish Report

Madison River Fish Report


by Craig Mathews
5-22-2014
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The Madison in the Park has lots of run-up browns and rainbows but will be high, off-color and difficult to fish. I'd head downstream of Hebgen Dam and fish, or better yet, go below Raynold's Bridge where the water will be in better shape. Nymphing has been superb as has streamer action. Rubber leg stones, $3 Dips and SJ's will bring lots of fish. Check with us for more!




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