Bozeman, MT Fishing Trip — October

Your Bozeman, MT Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 54°F / Low 33°F2.6" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

17 species
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Brook TroutExcellent
Brook Trout
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CiscoGood
Cisco
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
SmeltFair
Smelt
Various
Cutthroat TroutFair
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Kokanee SalmonFair
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishFair
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Sand SeatroutFair
Sand Seatrout
Various
Lake WhitefishFair
Lake Whitefish
Various
Atlantic SalmonLow
Atlantic Salmon
Various

October Weather in Bozeman

54°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

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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

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

Some waters have specific limits or closures; check local regulations.

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.

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.

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.

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