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Billings, MT Fishing Trip — August

Your Billings, MT Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 61°F0.7" rain · 4 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Billings

88°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

1 in Billings + 5 Nearby

Bighorn Trout Shop & Lodge - Bighorn Trout Shop & Lodge
Bighorn Trout Shop & Lodge

Bighorn Trout Shop & Lodge

4.9(69)Top Rated

Bighorn Trout Shop has provided guided fly fishing on the Bighorn River for 40 years. We have experienced guides and a great river.

Speckled Trout
Fort Smith, Montana
Forrester's Bighorn River Resort - Forrester's Bighorn River Resort
Forrester's Bighorn River Resort

Forrester's Bighorn River Resort

4.9(63)Top Rated

Site Map. At Forrester's Bighorn River Resort, our Montana fly fishing and hunting resort can provide the adventure of a lifetime.

Fort Smith, Montana
Bighorn Fly & Tackle Shop - Bighorn Fly & Tackle Shop
Bighorn Fly & Tackle Shop

Bighorn Fly & Tackle Shop

4.8(28)Top Rated

Bighorn Fly & Tackle offers Bighorn River lodging, guided floats, boat rentals, shuttles, a fly shop, and all-inclusive packages in Ft Smith, MT.

Fort Smith, Montana
Bighorn River View Lodge and Cabins - Bighorn River View Lodge and Cabins
Bighorn River View Lodge and Cabins

Bighorn River View Lodge and Cabins

4.7(14)Top Rated
Fort Smith, Montana
Montana Adventures And Angling - James Mc Fadyean
James Mc Fadyean

Montana Adventures And Angling

Billings, Montana

Montana fly fishing trips with one of the regions most well respected and sought after guide services. Come with us to find that BIG FISH!

fly fishing
Billings, Montana
Fishing With Larry - Larry Schoenborn
Larry Schoenborn

Fishing With Larry

Columbus, Montana

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inshore
Columbus, Montana
$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's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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Fort Smith4 guides · 45 mi

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 fly fishing / inshore Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Light rain jacket

Montana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$86
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Conservation license required as base. Covers all state waters.

Buy License Online — Montana

Species Regulations

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Many waters have special regulations; consult the current regulations booklet.

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

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

See specific regulations for waters with special restrictions.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5
Size Limit:No size limit

Many waters have specific restrictions; consult the current Montana Fishing Regulations booklet.

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