April anglers rejoice as temperatures rise, and sunshine lengthens fishing days; with fish taking advantage of increasing insect activity. Gorging occurs before storms head on and Winter runoff begins. With a more mild Winter this year, fish are in amazing health and readily feeding on the Upper Madison River. Guided trips targeting rising fish on Dry Flies are providing exciting angling as Spring returns to the Madison Valley. Spring fishing often provides excitement and anticipation for the next months ahead, which is increased by good fishing in the early season.
Warmer Spring temperatures help kickstart crucial Blue Wing Olive and Caddis hatches that drive the fish feeding after Winter resources are more scarce. Stonefly Nymphs are also a crucial food source for large fish as dense protein prey. Streamer fishing continues to pick up pace as water temperatures approach the mid 40’s. However, a weaker Winter this year allowed fish to feed readily through winter months.
Here at Beartooth Flyfishing we are located at 2925 on US-287 North, in Cameron, MT 59720. We are open Monday through Sunday; 8AM to 6PM. Come visit us in the valley, we offer the best free coffee in the valley, the best current selection of flies, and endless fishing stories and advice for our Beartooth Flyfishing crew & family.
Nymphs: Delektable Gold BH Formerly Hurless Nymph #8 – #10; Delektable Gold BH Formerly Mega Prince #8 – #10; Delektable Guide Stone Black, Brown/Olive #6 – #10 Geppert Crystal Dip, Olive, or Red #16 – #18; Delektable JH Tungsten Spanker Holo Black #18; Wire Worm Red, Orange #6; Delektable Mega Prince Standard #8 – #10; BH Lightning Bug Silver, Pearl #14 – #20; Delektable Lil’ Spanker Pheasant Tail #14-#18.
Dries: Trico Spinner Double Wing #18; Adams Midge Cluster #18 – #20; Female Spinner Trico #18 – #20; Grizzly Midge Cluster #20.
Streamers: Mini Dali Lama Olive/White #10; Sculpzilla Olive/White #8; Delektable Screamer Single Olive/White, Yellow, Black #6; Delektable Screamer SS Jointed Olive/White & Olive/Black #6.
