Bozeman, MT Fishing Trip — August

Your Bozeman, MT Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 52°F0.3" rain · 1 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

17 species
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Brook TroutGood
Brook Trout
Various
Cutthroat TroutGood
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Kokanee SalmonGood
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishGood
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Atlantic SalmonGood
Atlantic Salmon
Various
Sand SeatroutGood
Sand Seatrout
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Lake WhitefishGood
Lake Whitefish
Various
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CiscoFair
Cisco
Various
SmeltFair
Smelt
Various

August Weather in Bozeman

80°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

17 Guides Matched

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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.

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

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.

Brook Trout
Season:Year-round, unless otherwise specified
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations

Regulations vary greatly depending on the specific waterbody. Consult the Montana Fishing Regulations booklet for details.

Cutthroat Trout
Season:Year-round, unless otherwise specified
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations

Many waters have specific restrictions on cutthroat trout, including catch-and-release only. Consult the Montana Fishing Regulations booklet for details on specific waterbodies.

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