Upper Ruby River Fishing Report

Date

Tuesday, 5 Sep, 2017

Water Clarity

Clear

Angler Traffic

Low

Fish Caught

9-12 fish

Report

The Upper Ruby is still fishing good. There are still lots of hoppers--you need to fish hoppers.

You don't have to rush to get out ther. Show up around 11:00am or even 12:00. The Ruby is a nice place to fish away from the Conrow Fire and the Meyers Fire. It's a little cooler, a little les smoky. Fish up at the forest service access are smaller than the lower ruby: 8" to 13". Fifteen is a whopper. There have also been a few ants sighted, so the hopper ant combo is probably the ticket. If that doesn't work throw a little head under the hopper.

Tight lines

Start Time:

11:30 AM

End Time:

5:15 PM

Fishing Water Report

Ruby River Fishing Report

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Ruby is the perfect name for this river, for it is a largely hidden, sparkling gem. Its crystal clear waters begin in the pristine Beaverhead National Forest in southwest Madison County, ... morebetween the Snowcrest Mountains and the Gravelly range. While it starts as a rather thin trickle, it picks up more than a dozen mountain, freestone creeks, and gains velocity as it flows for 40 miles past Alder and into the Ruby Reservoir. Past Alder, the river runs north between the beautiful Tobacco Root Mountains to the northeast and the Ruby Range to the southwest. Nestled in the quaint Ruby Valley, the river is conveniently located a mere thirty minutes from Ennis and a lovely one-hour drive from Bozeman. Like many other rivers in this region, the Ruby is small at only 76 miles in length, but it is full of surprisingly large fish.

Leaving Alder, the Ruby exits the reservoir as a tailwater and supports abundant midge, caddis, and Pale Morning Dun (PMD) hatches. For a short time the river passes through a scenic, arid canyon before abruptly transitioning into a meandering open agricultural valley. At this point the Ruby runs over vast swaths of private land, sometimes making access difficult. The 40 mile descent from Alder to Twin Bridges also crosses over high-end ranch properties, where again, access can be challenging although public access points do exist and can be easily located.

The river is open year round to fishing and conditions are good through all seasons. Springtime on the Ruby brings hatches of baetis and early season caddis. When the water warms in summer, the river will explode with Yellow Sallies and Pale Morning Duns (PMDs), along with hoppers and other terrestrials. Late summer and early fall is considered by many to be the best time to fish, as clouds settle in the high mountain valley providing fast paced action for the streamer enthusiast. Running a nymph rig subsurface, or using a dry/dropper combo is the best technique on the Ruby throughout the year.

Fish will jump for hoppers during the late summer months, while streamer-fishing can very satisfying throughout the summer and early fall. A predominantly brown trout fishery, the Ruby is full of trophies that often reach 18 – 20 inches. The greatest numbers of rainbow trout are found in the first few miles of the river just below the dam. If you seek a unique opportunity, the upper portions of the Ruby rumored to hold rare cutthroat trout and arctic grayling.

Game Fish Opportunities:

Guide Reports:

Upper Ruby River Fishing Report

Ruby river fishing report

Ruby River fishing report - Ruby is Rockin'!

All 7 Guide Fishing Reports

Fishing Trips:

4 Days 4 Rivers Fly Fishing Package in Montana

3 Rivers Fly FIshing Package All inclusive 3 Days of Fishing and 4 Nights Lodging

2 Rivers Fly FIshing Package All inclusive 2 Days of Fishing and 3 Nights Lodging

All 14 Fishing Trips

Fishing Access Sites:

Silver Springs Bridge Fishing Access Site

Ruby Island Fishing Access Site

Alder Bridge Fishing Access Site

All 5 Fishing Access Sites

Reporting Outfitter

Red Mountain Adventures

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Fishing Trips:

3 Fishing Days on the Madison River with Red Mountain Adventures

5 Fishing Days on the Madison River with Red Mountain Adventures

Stalking Giant Trout on Ennis Lake with Red Mountain Adventures

All 7 Fishing Trips

Guides:

Anni Shores

Eric Shores

Welcome to Southwest Montana's finest fly fishing adventures. Blue ribbon trout water is literally steps away when you visit us in the picturesque town of Ennis, Montana. You may spend ... morethe day on our home river, the world famous Madison or drive to one of our other local rivers such as the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby or the Jefferson. Whether you are a new angler or an old pro we have the expertise and patience to make your time on the water chasing wild trout a success.

Reported Trip

475

/ Angler

Capacity:

1 - 2 anglers

Days:

Daily

Duration:

1 day

Ruby River Full Day Wade Trip with Red Mountain Adventures

Full-day of professionally guided fly fishing for up to two anglers
Lunch, drinks, and snacks
Flies and other needed gear

With over 30 combined years of experience fishing the Ruby River, we have the deep knowledge needed to guide you down this Blue Ribbon River. Located in Ennis, Montana, one of the ... moretop fly fishing towns in the world, Red Mountain Adventures is conveniently located to help you with your fishing experience on the Ruby River.

Our guided wade trips on the Ruby River are perfect for:
First time anglers who come here first to get easy, effective, and mindful wade fishing instruction
Novices to experts who gain from our deep knowledge and instruction on wade fishing on the Ruby River

Book with us today and enjoy the best in Montana fly fishing.

Fishing Waters:

Ruby River Fishing Report

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