The Madison in the Park is still fishing quite well and, as is to be expected this time of year, is still pretty danged crowded.
The story is pretty much what you’d expect to hear – olive and yellow streamers and soft hackles have been the most productive, and Baetis are still making an appearance on the overcast afternoons.
Yellowstoner has recently used the term ‘drive by fishing’ – we’d have to agree that with the crowds it can seem a bit surreal on the Park section of the Madison this time of year.
There’s a lot of great Park water this time of year almost within spittin’ distance of the much, much more famous holes on the Madison. These other waters are smaller, require some walking / bush-whacking / route finding / dealing with critters (some big critters potentially), etc.
You’ll find fish just as big and just as eager and a lot less fisherfolk if you explore a bit.
Tip of the day – locals drive dirty, beat up, older POS classic vehicles with a ‘6’ on their non-vanity Montana plates; note where they’re parked and have walked in. Bring your lunch and your bear spray.
Tags: River - YNP - Madison
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