Gallatin Gateway, MT Fishing Trip — September

Your Gallatin Gateway, MT Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 36°F1.2" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in September

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

September Weather in Gallatin Gateway

63°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
7
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 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

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

See specific regulations for waters with special restrictions.

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.

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