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Fort Benton, MT Fishing Trip — April

Your Fort Benton, MT Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 34°F0.9" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Fort Benton

58°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

11 Guides Near Fort Benton

No guides are based in Fort Benton, 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
Pro Outfitters - Pro Outfitters
Pro Outfitters

Pro Outfitters

4.2(10)

At every PRO lodge you’ll find exceptional guides, delicious chef prepared seasonal meals and a comfortable lodging experience that blends luxury and intimacy.

Helena, Montana
First Cast Outfitters - First Cast Outfitters
First Cast Outfitters

First Cast Outfitters

5(2)Top Rated

flyfishing, fly fishing, montana fly fishing, montana fly fishing trips, missouri river, yellowstone river, montana fly fishing guides, fly fishing guides

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
Hi Line Charter Fishing - Hi Line Charter Fishing
Hi Line Charter Fishing

Hi Line Charter Fishing

Havre, Montana

inshore
Havre, Montana
Smith River Expeditions - Smith River Expeditions
Smith River Expeditions

Smith River Expeditions

White Sulphur Springs, Montana

freshwater
White Sulphur Springs, 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
1 / 2

Channel Catfish

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Northern Pike

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

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Cascade2 guides · 62 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 / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.

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.

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.

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