Montclair, CA Fishing Trip — October

Your Montclair, CA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 57°F2" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

October Weather in Montclair

79°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

54 Guides Near Montclair

No guides are based in Montclair, but these guides operate nearby.

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For offshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

California Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.

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Species Regulations

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific limits.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check specific regulations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other water bodies as special rules may apply.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.

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