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Fairfield, MT Fishing Trip — August

Your Fairfield, MT Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 56°F1" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Fairfield

81°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

8 Guides Near Fairfield

No guides are based in Fairfield, but these guides operate nearby.

Headhunters LLC - Headhunters LLC
Headhunters LLC

Headhunters LLC

4.8(110)Top Rated

Headhunters Fly Shop & Guide Service - Missouri River Montana Fly Fishing fly shop and guided fly fishing. The Headhunter blog and fishing report.

Craig, Montana
CrossCurrents Fly Shop - CrossCurrents Fly Shop
CrossCurrents Fly Shop

CrossCurrents Fly Shop

4.9(61)Top Rated

Montana’s Premier Fly Fishing & Orvis Stores, Outfitter & Lodging

Craig, Montana
Montana River Outfitters - Montana River Outfitters
Montana River Outfitters

Montana River Outfitters

4.8(38)Top Rated
Great Falls, Montana
Mark Young Outfitters - Mark Young Outfitters
Mark Young Outfitters

Mark Young Outfitters

5(19)Top Rated
Augusta, Montana
Madden's Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides - Madden's Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides
Madden's Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides

Madden's Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides

4.9(21)Top Rated
Craig, Montana
First Cast Outfitters - First Cast Outfitters
First Cast Outfitters

First Cast Outfitters

5(2)Top Rated

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Cascade, Montana
Bloom Outfitting - Bloom Outfitting
Bloom Outfitting

Bloom Outfitting

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
Cascade, Montana
Iron Fly Outfitting - Iron Fly Outfitting
Iron Fly Outfitting

Iron Fly Outfitting

5(1)Top Rated

Iron Fly Outfitting is the premier outfitting company on Montana’s Missouri River. With lodging and guide packages to fit any budget.

Wolf Creek, Montana
$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

Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Rainbow Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Helena8 guides · 69 miCraig3 guides · 37 miCascade2 guides · 27 miEast Helena2 guides · 72 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local regulations as some waters may have specific limits.

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.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5
Size Limit:No size limit

Many waters have specific restrictions; consult the current Montana Fishing 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.

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