Madison County · stream · order 5 river · ~173 cfs typical
West Fork Madison River
West Fork Madison River is a stream in Madison County, Montana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
90°
55°
10 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
94°
66°
15 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
88°
62°
17 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Gazelle Creek0.0 mi
- Sun Creek2.0 mi
- South Fork Sun Creek2.1 mi
- Standard Creek2.2 mi
- Middle Fork Sun Creek2.5 mi
- Smith Lake2.9 mi
- Wade Lake5.2 mi
- Horse Creek5.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
West Fork Madison River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Fork Madison River?+
Yes — Montana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is West Fork Madison River?+
West Fork Madison River is a stream in Madison County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.