Medicine Lake, MT Fishing Trip — October
Your Medicine Lake, MT Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 38°F1.8" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
October Weather in Medicine Lake
59°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
2 Guides Near Medicine Lake
No guides are based in Medicine Lake, but these guides operate 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
1 / 2
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
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.
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.