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Gallatin Gateway, MT Fishing Trip — October

Your Gallatin Gateway, MT Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 44°F / Low 22°F2.5" rain · 13 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in October

17 species
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Brook TroutExcellent
Brook Trout
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CiscoGood
Cisco
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
SmeltFair
Smelt
Various
Cutthroat TroutFair
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Kokanee SalmonFair
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishFair
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Sand SeatroutFair
Sand Seatrout
Various
Lake WhitefishFair
Lake Whitefish
Various
Atlantic SalmonLow
Atlantic Salmon
Various

October Weather in Gallatin Gateway

44°F
Avg High
22°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

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

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

Some waters have specific limits or closures; check local regulations.

Brook Trout
Season:Year-round, unless otherwise specified
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations

Regulations vary greatly depending on the specific waterbody. Consult the Montana Fishing Regulations booklet for details.

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.

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.

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