Hamilton, MT Fishing Trip — January
Your Hamilton, MT Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 35°F / Low 13°F1.4" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairNorthern Pike
Various
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
January Weather in Hamilton
35°F
Avg High
13°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
2 in Hamilton + 24 Nearby
$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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check local regulations as some waters may have specific limits.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific regulations for waters east of the Continental Divide, where some waters have specific restrictions.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check local regulations as some waters may have specific limits.