Bozeman, MT Fishing Trip — December

Your Bozeman, MT Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 40°F / Low 24°F2.2" rain · 14 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

17 species
CiscoGood
Cisco
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Brook TroutFair
Brook Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various
SmeltLow
Smelt
Various
Cutthroat TroutLow
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Kokanee SalmonLow
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishLow
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Atlantic SalmonLow
Atlantic Salmon
Various
Sand SeatroutLow
Sand Seatrout
Various
Lake WhitefishLow
Lake Whitefish
Various

December Weather in Bozeman

40°F
Avg High
24°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

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

Cisco
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Striped Bass are only found in a few locations in Montana; check specific water body regulations.

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

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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

Check Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks regulations for specific water body restrictions, as some areas may have different limits or be catch-and-release only.

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