Bozeman, MT Fishing Trip — May

Your Bozeman, MT Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 38°F2.6" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

17 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CiscoExcellent
Cisco
Various
SmeltExcellent
Smelt
Various
Brook TroutExcellent
Brook Trout
Various
Cutthroat TroutExcellent
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Sand SeatroutExcellent
Sand Seatrout
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Lake WhitefishExcellent
Lake Whitefish
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Kokanee SalmonGood
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishGood
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Atlantic SalmonGood
Atlantic Salmon
Various

May Weather in Bozeman

62°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

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

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.

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

See specific regulations for waters with special restrictions.

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