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Ruby Creek 

Tributary of Madison River.
(River Mile: 0 to 15)
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Total Length:  15 miles
FWP Region:  Region 3
Fishing District:  Central Fishing District



Species Present
Game Fish Opportunities:
Rainbow Trout
All Species Present:
Brown Trout, Mottled Sculpin, Rainbow Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
NOTE: There may be game fish present (including Species of Concern) that are not listed in the game fish category due to low numbers for that fish. Until you identify your catch, please handle all fish carefully. Thank you.

Fishing Regulations

View the latest Montana Fishing Regulations.

Boating Regulations

Standard Boating Regulations for the State of Montana

Exceptions to Standard Boating Regulations by County
*Applies to all rivers & streams
County Regulation Description & Exceptions
Madison Closed to motorboats over 10 HP


Fishing Pressure
Mouth to Headwaters   (River Mile: 0 to 15)
Year Days Fished¹ Trips² State Rank³ Regional Rank³
2007 88 1 884 193
2005 49 1 1,328 329
2003 47 1 1,267 306
2001 69 1 1,115 247
1999 38 1 1,641 385

¹  Estimated yearly fishing use in angler days (one angler fishing one body of water in one day for any amount of time).
²  The number of times that a section of water was reported as having been fished (used to estimate the number of "Days Fished").
³  How this section of water ranked among all surveyed sections in the state or region, based on "Days Fished" in a survey year.
 
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