Columbus, MT Fishing Trip — May
Your Columbus, MT Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 43°F2.4" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
May Weather in Columbus
70°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
1 in Columbus + 43 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
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.
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.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
See specific regulations for waters with special restrictions.