Fort Smith, MT Fishing Trip — October
Your Fort Smith, MT Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 40°F4" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Fort Smith
62°F
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
4 Guides Matched
$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
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.
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.
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.
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.