Fort Benton, MT Fishing Trip — October

Your Fort Benton, MT Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip

High 59°F / Low 38°F0.9" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species

Channel Catfish

Excellent

Channel Catfish

Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

Northern Pike

Excellent

Northern Pike

Various

Brown Trout

Excellent

Brown Trout

Various

Smallmouth Bass

Good

Smallmouth Bass

Casting · Fly Fishing

Largemouth Bass

Good

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

October Weather in Fort Benton

59°F

Avg High

38°F

Avg Low

0.9"

Rainfall

6

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

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.

CrossCurrents Fly Shop

4.9(61)Top Rated

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

Montana River Outfitters

4.8(38)Top Rated

Great Falls, Montana

Mark Young Outfitters

Augusta, Montana

Madden's Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides

4.9(21)Top Rated

Pro Outfitters

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

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Cascade, Montana

Bloom Outfitting

Cascade, Montana

Iron Fly Outfitting

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

Havre, Montana

Smith River Expeditions

White Sulphur Springs, Montana

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

Smallmouth Bass

Northern Pike

Largemouth Bass

Also Consider Fishing In...

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.

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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.

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.

Smallmouth Bass

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

See specific regulations for waters with special restrictions.