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Laurel, MT Fishing Trip — May

Your Laurel, MT Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 46°F3.8" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Laurel

70°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Near Laurel

No guides are based in Laurel, 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
Fishing With Larry - Larry Schoenborn
Larry Schoenborn

Fishing With Larry

Columbus, Montana

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inshore
Columbus, 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 / 2

Brown Trout

Various
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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Northern Pike

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

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Fort Smith4 guides · 49 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 / inshore Fishing

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

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.

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

Check local regulations as some waters may have specific limits.

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

See specific regulations for waters with special restrictions.

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.

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