
Events
Upcoming Events 2025
Guide/Outfitter/Fly Shop Appreciation Events 2025
Trout Rescue / West Madison Canal
UPDATE REGARDING THE MRF TROUT RESCUE ~ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT- PLEASE READ!
The MRF team meets annually in October, with volunteers for a trout rescue at the Eight Mile FAS, usually scheduled to start at 9AM. See updates here.
Please feel free to call us before coming at (406) 682-3148 to check on the status. We will also post on our website, Facebook and Instagram with updates as we receive more information.
What To Bring: a fish net, polarized sunglasses, and be prepared to wade.
*Buckets will be provided.
*Drinking water & coffee & snacks provided.
The Watershed Speakers Series 2025
The Watershed Speaker series will feature guest presentations from local conservation experts, hosted at the Madison Valley Public Library in Ennis, MT. Attendance will be available in person and over zoom.
*Stay tuned for a list of speakers and their arrival dates
Please visit us during the following events this summer 2025:
Trout Rodeo / Stay Tuned
Madison River FAS Clean-up / Stay Tuned
Music On The Madison / Stay Tuned
Flyfishing & Outdoor Festival / Stay Tuned
Wretched Mess Fest / Stay Tuned
2025 Summer Fundraising Gala
Please block your calendar for the 2nd Saturday of each July!
This year’s gala will be held at Madison Double R on the river. July 12, 2025.
*Watch for details coming: MRF emails, our Madisonian “Hey Neighbor” column, our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Ennis ~ February 26, 2025
Last Year’s Events
The Watershed Speakers Series - 2024
The Watershed Speaker series will feature guest presentations from local conservation experts, hosted at the Madison Valley Public Library in Ennis, MT. Attendance will be available in person and over zoom.
Wednesday, June 19th at 5pm - Mike Duncan, FWP re: his annual Madison River report
Wednesday, July 17th at 5pm - Clayton Elliott, TU re: legislative issues in the valley and MT pertaining to rivers, et al
Wednesday, August 21st at 5pm - Lindsey Albertson, MSU re: Salmonfly study
Friday, August 23rd at 5pm - Jean Dixon, MSU re: Geology of the Madison River Watershed (****NEW****)
Tuesday, September 10th at 5:30pm - Michelle McGree
Events from summer 2024:
Trout Rodeo / August 1st / Lions Park / 4pm
Madison River FAS Clean-up / August 2nd / Meet at Lions Park / 9am
Music On The Madison / August 9th / Madison Double R /
Flyfishing & Outdoor Festival / August 24th / Peter T’s Park / 10am
Wretched Mess Fest / September 6&7 / West Yellowstone / 6th at 2pm, 7th at 10am