Madison River Fly Fishing Report - November 1, 2026

Fly Fishing Report

MADISON RIVER

Report
NOV 1 — 8, 2026
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Flow
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Water Temp
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Weather
30–41°F
Cloudy then Slight Chance Sleet
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
Live gauge data is unavailable for today, but the most recent reading from late October showed 641 cfs and clear water at 50.4°F — expect similar or slightly cooler temps heading into November with overnight mixed precip and fog through Sunday. Post-storm clarity should be monitored before committing to a wade section.
Best Time Window
  • 9 AM - 11 AM: Pre-hatch nymphing with heavy tungsten patterns along the bottom of deeper runs and pools.
  • 11 AM - 2 PM: Prime BWO hatch window — watch for rising fish in slow seams and be ready with a size 22 parachute or emerger.
  • 2 PM - 4 PM: Post-hatch nymphing and midge fishing in slower pools as light fades and temperatures drop.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith overcast skies and temps topping out near 41°F, the BWO hatch will be your best dry-fly opportunity — watch for fish rising in the slower inside seams and back eddies between 11 AM and 2 PM. Before the hatch fires, run a heavy nymph like the Frenchie or Straggle Stone along the bottom in 4-6 feet of water to pick up fish holding tight in the cold. Post-storm fog and mixed precip overnight may push some sediment into the system, so check clarity at your access point before wading out — clear water will fish; off-color water means move upstream. Monday's partly sunny skies and lighter winds will be the best window of the weekend for both nymphing and any lingering dry-fly action.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Mountain Whitefish
Report generated November 1, 2026 — Next update: November 8, 2026