Missoula, MT Fishing Trip — April
Your Missoula, MT Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 32°F0.9" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
17 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentCutthroat Trout
Various
ExcellentBrook Trout
Various
ExcellentRainbow Trout
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodLake Whitefish
Various
GoodSand Seatrout
Various
GoodSmelt
Various
GoodMountain Whitefish
Various
FairKokanee Salmon
Various
FairAtlantic Salmon
Various
FairCisco
Various
April Weather in Missoula
56°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
22 Guides Matched
$1,012
Estimated total for 2 people
$506
per person
Charter $585
Tip $117
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
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What to Bring
your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:
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 freshwater / fly fishing Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
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
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass are only found in a few locations in Montana; check specific water body regulations.
Crappie
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.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some waters have specific limits or closures; check local regulations.