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The Tackle Shop
127 Main Street
Box 625
Ennis, MT 59729
(800) 808-2832 or
(406) 682-4263
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| | Beaverhead | Ruby River | Big Hole | Madison River
Above Ennis | Madison River
Below Ennis |
| Fly Selection | Try small nymphs in the open sections, and BWO's if you see them. Good fishing has been reported. | The Ruby is open in areas below the dam, and nymphing is good. BWO hatches have been reported. | With all the snow, there will be plenty of water this season. Nymphs and Midges are working well in open stretches. | Spring fishing has arrived, and nymphing with Pat's Brown Rubber Legs and San Juan Worm dropper is producing numerous large fish. Baetis hatch is bringing fish up to the surface. | Small Nymphs and Emergers are producing fish. |
| Water Conditions | The river is open from Pipe Organ bridge downstream. | Limited access below the dam, but plenty or water and action. | Sections of the river are now floatable, and with snowpacks above normal, the river should be in good shape this year. | The Madison from McAtee Bridge to Ennis bridge is now open and accessible to wade and drift boat fishing. | The Lower Madison is open and producing fish. |
| Fishing Tips | Warmer weather predicted, so start looking for action on Dries ! | Stick with small nymphs on this river for good fishing. | Look for afternoon Baetis, but small nymphs and midges are working well. | Try the new Helios rod from Orvis; truly the world's lightest fly rod. The Bite has never felt better! | Try the Upper River, where the fishing is more productive. |
| Species | Rainbows, Browns, Yellowstone Cutthroat, Whitefish, Artic Grayling | Rainbows, Browns, Whitefish | Artic Grayling, Brook, Browns, Cutthroat, Rainbow, Whitefish | Rainbows, Yellowstone Cutthroat, BIG Browns, and Whitefish are bountiful. Guides have been reporting abundant fish between 18-20 inches. | Rainbows, Browns, Yellowstone Cutthroat, Whitefish, |
| Station Number | Station Name | Long-Term Median Flow 5/9 | Stream Flow (ft3/s) | Water Temp (F°) | Date | Time |
| 06018500 | Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges, MT | 215 | 118 | -- | 05/09 | 12:00 |
| 06020600 | Ruby River below Reservoir near Alder, MT | 255 | 337 | -- | 05/09 | 12:45 |
| 06025500 | Big Hole River near Melrose, MT | 2,190 | 3,500 | 45.32 | 05/09 | 13:15 |
| 06038800 | Madison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron, MT | 1,060 | 982 | 40.1 | 05/09 | 13:45 |
| 06041000 | Madison River below Ennis Lake near McAllister, MT | 1,530 | 1,630 | 52.34 | 05/09 | 13:45 |
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The Orvis Company, Inc. and Rancho Dos Mas, LLC dba The Tackle Shop
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