items, see Madison Reservoir, 



Middle Section, Madison River., Montana (18), The Middle Section of 3h 

 miles is between Madison Reservoir and a point about midway between Madison Reser- 

 voir and Hebgen Lake, The bed of the river in this section is composed largely 

 or rubble and boulders, and the river is characterized by alternate riffles and 

 pools, 'The area is generally accessible,. Of the use in this reach of stream, 

 22 percent was by nonresidents „ Rainbow and brown trout and Rocky Mountain 

 whitefish comprised most of the catch. Other fishes taken included suckers, 

 grayling, and brook and cutthroat trout. 



Type and period of coverages Intensive checks, May 20 through Septem- 

 ber 30, 1951, Limited checks of lower portion in fall,, 



Period of estimates s Fishing season,, June 16 through November 15 on 

 lower portion, May 20 through September 30 on upper portion. 



Expenditure for equipment and annual itemsj See Madison Reservoir, 

 Other expenditure items 2 One basic expenditure figure derived. 

 Upper Section : Madison River , Montana (18), This 31-mile section ex- 

 tends from the Middle Section to Hebgen Dam and is somewhat similar to the Middle 

 Section, although the gradient is a little steeper and there are more rapids. 

 Access is excellent, Fifty~five percent of the use was by nonresidents, prob- 

 ably because of the natural attractiveness of the area and proximity to Yellow= 

 stone National Park, Utah chubs were taken in this area in addition to species 

 listed for the Middle Section, 



Type and period of coverages Intensive checks. May 18 through Septem- 

 ber 30, 1952. 



Period of estimates s Fishing season, same as above period. 

 For expend:! tares for equipment and annual items, and other expenditure 

 items, see Hebgen Reservoir, 



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