Missoula, MT Fishing Trip — December
Your Missoula, MT Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 41°F / Low 28°F5.8" rain · 22 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
17 species
GoodCisco
Various
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairBrook Trout
Various
FairRainbow Trout
Various
FairBrown Trout
Various
LowWalleye
Various
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
LowLake Whitefish
Various
LowSand Seatrout
Various
LowSmelt
Various
LowCutthroat Trout
Various
LowKokanee Salmon
Various
LowMountain Whitefish
Various
LowAtlantic Salmon
Various
December Weather in Missoula
41°F
Avg High
28°F
Avg Low
5.8"
Rainfall
22
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
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.
What's Biting By Month
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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
Cisco
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.