Gallatin Gateway, MT Fishing Trip — November

Your Gallatin Gateway, MT Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 38°F / Low 18°F0.8" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in November

17 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CiscoGood
Cisco
Various
SmeltGood
Smelt
Various
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassFair
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Brook TroutFair
Brook Trout
Various
Cutthroat TroutFair
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Lake WhitefishFair
Lake Whitefish
Various
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Kokanee SalmonLow
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishLow
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Atlantic SalmonLow
Atlantic Salmon
Various
Sand SeatroutLow
Sand Seatrout
Various

November Weather in Gallatin Gateway

38°F
Avg High
18°F
Avg Low
0.8"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

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 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.

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.

Cisco
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Smelt
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Smelt may only be taken by hook and line. Check specific water body regulations for closures or restrictions.

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