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Madison River
The Madison River is one of the fly-fishing meccas of the world.
Plan Around Madison River
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Madison River Details
The Madison River is one of the fly-fishing meccas of the world, and is rich in brown trout, rainbow trout, and mountain whitefish. Named for President James Madison, the river is surrounded by lush meadows where you may see bison and elk feeding, and the river itself is commonly dotted with waterfowl, notably trumpeter swans. About 1/5 mile from the West Entrance is a side road that leads to the river and Barnes Pools, a famous fly-fishing spot.
Difficulty
Low
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N/A
Estimated time
Region
West Entrance
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Madison River
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2.0 mi away
Riverside Drive
A popular place to pull over and enjoy a quiet picnic lunch.
2.6 mi away
Mt. Haynes
Named for the first official photographer of Yellowstone National Park.
4.3 mi away
Harlequin Lake Trail
A short walk to access a scenic, glacially-fed lake.
