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Hardin, MT Fishing Trip — October

Your Hardin, MT Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 38°F3.1" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

October Weather in Hardin

62°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

5 Guides Near Hardin

No guides are based in Hardin, but these guides operate nearby.

Bighorn Trout Shop & Lodge - Bighorn Trout Shop & Lodge
Bighorn Trout Shop & Lodge

Bighorn Trout Shop & Lodge

4.9(69)Top Rated

Bighorn Trout Shop has provided guided fly fishing on the Bighorn River for 40 years. We have experienced guides and a great river.

Speckled Trout
Fort Smith, Montana
Forrester's Bighorn River Resort - Forrester's Bighorn River Resort
Forrester's Bighorn River Resort

Forrester's Bighorn River Resort

4.9(63)Top Rated

Site Map. At Forrester's Bighorn River Resort, our Montana fly fishing and hunting resort can provide the adventure of a lifetime.

Fort Smith, Montana
Bighorn Fly & Tackle Shop - Bighorn Fly & Tackle Shop
Bighorn Fly & Tackle Shop

Bighorn Fly & Tackle Shop

4.8(28)Top Rated

Bighorn Fly & Tackle offers Bighorn River lodging, guided floats, boat rentals, shuttles, a fly shop, and all-inclusive packages in Ft Smith, MT.

Fort Smith, Montana
Bighorn River View Lodge and Cabins - Bighorn River View Lodge and Cabins
Bighorn River View Lodge and Cabins

Bighorn River View Lodge and Cabins

4.7(14)Top Rated
Fort Smith, Montana
Montana Adventures And Angling - James Mc Fadyean
James Mc Fadyean

Montana Adventures And Angling

Billings, Montana

Montana fly fishing trips with one of the regions most well respected and sought after guide services. Come with us to find that BIG FISH!

fly fishing
Billings, 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

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

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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Fort Smith4 guides · 33 mi

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 fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray

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

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.

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

See specific regulations for waters with special restrictions.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local regulations as some waters may have specific limits.

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