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Madison River

Montana, United States

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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General info

Madison River is a stream located in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. It is also intersecting with Madison County, Montana and Teton County, Wyoming. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Mountain whitefish.

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45Β°41β€²20.8β€³N 111Β°31β€²20β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Madison River, MT

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Fishing regulations in Montana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 7, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Madison River fishing

the Madison River is a stream located in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. It is also intersecting with Madison County, Montana and Teton County, Wyoming. Its coordinates are:
45Β°41β€²20.8β€³N 111Β°31β€²20β€³W
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