Columbia Falls, MT Fishing Trip — April
Your Columbia Falls, MT Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 53°F / Low 28°F2.3" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
5 species
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Columbia Falls
53°F
Avg High
28°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 in Columbia Falls + 19 Nearby
$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
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Montana Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$86
Requirements
Required for ages 12+. Conservation license required as base. Covers all state waters.
Species Regulations
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check local regulations as some waters may have specific limits.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check local regulations as some waters may have specific limits.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific regulations for waters east of the Continental Divide, where some waters have specific restrictions.
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.