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Montana · Fishing
Cameron, Montana sits in the Madison Valley, and the fishing here is almost entirely built around the Madison River.
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Cameron, Montana sits in the Madison Valley, and the fishing here is almost entirely built around the Madison River. The five access points and facilities in and around Cameron give you a range of ways to get on the water, from boat launches at Windy Point and Storey Ditch to the day-use area at Palisades. Wall Creek Cabin puts you close to river fishing with an overnight option, and the Madison Ranger District manages lake fishing in the broader area if you want a change of pace from moving water. The Madison is a freestone river running through a wide valley, which means wade fishing and float fishing are both viable depending on the stretch and the season. Expect crowds during summer, especially on weekends near the launches. Spring runoff can push flows high enough to make wading difficult, while late summer and fall tend to bring lower, clearer water and more technical fishing. If you are planning a float, the boat launches at Windy Point and Storey Ditch are your primary put-in and take-out options in this stretch.
The listings here are dominated by river fishing on the Madison, with access points at Windy Point Boat Launch, Storey Ditch Boat Launch, Palisades Day Use, and Wall Creek Cabin. The Madison Ranger District also covers lake fishing options if you want to explore stillwater in the surrounding area.
Both are possible on the Madison. Windy Point and Storey Ditch are set up as boat launches, so they see a lot of float traffic, but wade anglers use the river throughout this corridor as well. During high spring runoff, wading can be dangerous and a drift boat or raft gives you a real advantage.
Wall Creek Cabin
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near MT.
Upper Coffee Pot
~1h 10m drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Fisherman's Point
~47 min drive
A worthwhile stop near MT.
Ruby River - Alder Access
~49 min drive
Moderate
Kobayashi Beach
~49 min drive
A worthwhile stop near MT.
Henry's Fork: Last Chance
~1h 14m drive
Expert
Beaverhead River - Henneberry Access
~1h 20m drive
Hard
Vigilante Cabin
~22 min drive
A worthwhile stop near MT.
Flat Rock
~1h 10m drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Gallatin River - Greek Creek Access
~58 min drive
Moderate
Axolotl Cabin
~29 min drive
A worthwhile stop near MT.
Mccrea Bridge
~1h 12m drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Also worth it near here
Late summer through fall is generally when the Madison runs lower and clearer, which makes for more precise fishing. Early season can be productive but runoff timing varies year to year and can blow out wading conditions for weeks at a time. Check current flow data before you go.
Early morning and evening are typically the most productive windows, especially in summer when midday sun and heat push fish off the feed. Hatches on the Madison often happen in the afternoon and into the evening, so staying on the water through that window is worth it.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks sets the regulations for the Madison River, and they can change from year to year, including gear restrictions and catch-and-release requirements on certain stretches. Check the current Montana fishing regulations on the FWP website before your trip rather than relying on what was true last season.
