Montana Fish Report

The Park is open during the government shutdown, and fishing is great here. Slough Creek sees a grey drake hatch, the Lamar River fishes well when the rainfall hasn’t muddied it up, and some great Hebgen rainbows and browns are being caught out of Barns Hole. The Upper Madison is fished well with a swung wet-fly or streamer to target the larger lake-run fish, but bring some dries as well. From 10:30 to about 1:00 most days, there is a great BWO hatch starting on the Madison, and it is usually the highlight of my day on the water. The grizzlies are very active this time of year. Bring bear spray, keep 50 yards away from wildlife, and 100 yards away from bears.