Madison River
The Madison River flows along the West Entrance road into Hebgen Lake outside the park.
Madison River Outfitters - summer guide tripsWest Yellowstone, MT
As visitors converge on the Park, let our staff guide or direct you to the best angling locations for your level. Visit our shop for licenses, gear, flies & hatch updates.
Yellowstone Fishing Guides - beginners to expertsYellowstone Park, WY
Offering excellent angling adventures on the Madison River (from the Park to Ennis) and waters inside Yellowstone. Top male & female guides ready to show you terrific fishing.
Who knows how to fish the Madison River best? Those who live & operate along the river everyday. Based in Ennis, experts and beginning anglers will enjoy our trips.
It's logical to think that the river's origin in the high plateau region of Yellowstone Park, which is notoriously cold, would keep the river cold. Conversely, as the Madison River runs right through the most thermally active region in the United States, the water temperature on most sections of the river is remarkably warm for a high mountain river, often more than seventy degrees in the summer. Also, despite lying in a high, mountainous environment, which usually leads to low nutrient content, the Madison has an amazingly high nutrient level in places, creating great fishing for those willing to take the time and effort to access the river.
