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What's Biting in Philipsburg
5 species reported in the Philipsburg area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Philipsburg, MT
Fishing in Philipsburg in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Philipsburg — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Philipsburg in February
1 species is active in and around Philipsburg in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Philipsburg's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Philipsburg in March
5 species are active in and around Philipsburg in March: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Philipsburg's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Philipsburg in April
5 species are active in and around Philipsburg in April: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Philipsburg's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Philipsburg in May
5 species are active in and around Philipsburg in May: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Philipsburg's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Philipsburg in June
5 species are active in and around Philipsburg in June: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Philipsburg's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Philipsburg in July
4 species are active in and around Philipsburg in July: Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Philipsburg's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Philipsburg in August
2 species are active in and around Philipsburg in August: Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout. Book one of Philipsburg's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Philipsburg in September
5 species are active in and around Philipsburg in September: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Philipsburg's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Philipsburg in October
4 species are active in and around Philipsburg in October: Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Philipsburg's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Philipsburg in November
1 species is active in and around Philipsburg in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Philipsburg's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Philipsburg in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Philipsburg — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Philipsburg
Philipsburg, Montana offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Philipsburg
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass fishing near Philipsburg, Montana, centers around a few smaller reservoirs and ponds in the surrounding area. While not a trophy bass destination, these waters offer enjoyable fishing, especially during the warmer months.
Full largemouth bass guide for Philipsburg →Smallmouth Bass
For smallmouth bass near Philipsburg, Montana, consider exploring the upper reaches of the Clark Fork River and some of its tributaries. While rainbow trout often steal the show, a dedicated angler can find some feisty smallmouth in these waters.
Full smallmouth bass guide for Philipsburg →Northern Pike
While not as widely known for pike as some other Montana locations, the area around Philipsburg does offer some opportunities for targeting northern pike in the larger, slower-moving sections of the Clark Fork River and some of the connected sloughs and backwaters. These pike are often ambush predators, lying in wait amongst weed beds or near submerged timber.
Full northern pike guide for Philipsburg →Walleye
While Philipsburg isn't the first place that comes to mind for Montana walleye, anglers in the know head to nearby Georgetown Lake for some surprisingly good fishing. This high-elevation lake offers a unique walleye fishery, as the fish have to adapt to colder temperatures and a shorter growing season.
Full walleye guide for Philipsburg →Fisheries near Philipsburg
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