Gardiner, MT Fishing Trip — December
Your Gardiner, MT Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 38°F / Low 22°F4.2" rain · 18 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
5 species
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
LowWalleye
Various
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
December Weather in Gardiner
38°F
Avg High
22°F
Avg Low
4.2"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
5 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
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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
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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check local regulations as some waters may have specific limits.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check local regulations as some waters may have specific limits.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some waters have specific limits or closures; check local regulations.