Columbia Falls, MT Fishing Trip — July
Your Columbia Falls, MT Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 54°F1.9" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in July
5 species
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodNorthern Pike
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
July Weather in Columbia Falls
77°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
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
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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.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
See specific regulations for waters with special restrictions.
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.