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Gallatin Gateway, MT Fishing Trip — May

Your Gallatin Gateway, MT Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 50°F / Low 26°F3.3" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

17 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CiscoExcellent
Cisco
Various
SmeltExcellent
Smelt
Various
Brook TroutExcellent
Brook Trout
Various
Cutthroat TroutExcellent
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Sand SeatroutExcellent
Sand Seatrout
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Lake WhitefishExcellent
Lake Whitefish
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Kokanee SalmonGood
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishGood
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Atlantic SalmonGood
Atlantic Salmon
Various

May Weather in Gallatin Gateway

50°F
Avg High
26°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

Montana Whitewater Rafting & Zipline - Gallatin - Montana Whitewater Rafting & Zipline - Gallatin
Montana Whitewater Rafting & Zipline - Gallatin

Montana Whitewater Rafting & Zipline - Gallatin

4.9(845)Top Rated

Our raft company specializes in white water rafting Montana, ziplining, fly fishing & tubing near Yellowstone & Big Sky, Montana!

Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Wild Trout Outfitters Inc. - Wild Trout Outfitters Inc.
Wild Trout Outfitters Inc.

Wild Trout Outfitters Inc.

4.7(127)Top Rated

Wild Trout Outfitters - Montana fishing trips,Fly fishing Montana's Gallatin,Madison,& Yellowstone River's Located in Big Sky, MT.

Speckled Trout
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Cache Creek Outfitters - Charles Immenschuh
Charles Immenschuh

Cache Creek Outfitters

4.6(26)Top Rated

Learn about how Cache Creek Outfitters was started, and about the owner Charles. Cache Creek offers a wide variety of Montana adventures in Yellowstone Park, the Gallatin National Forest, and private Big Sky territory.

inshore
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Montana Whitewater Rafting Co. - Yellowstone Fly Fish - Montana Whitewater Rafting Co. - Yellowstone Fly Fish
Montana Whitewater Rafting Co. - Yellowstone Fly Fish

Montana Whitewater Rafting Co. - Yellowstone Fly Fish

4.9(18)Top Rated
Gallatin Gateway, 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 / 3

Striped Bass

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

Catfish

freshwater
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

Smallmouth Bass

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

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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

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Striped Bass are only found in a few locations in Montana; check specific water body regulations.

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

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

See specific regulations for waters with special restrictions.

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