Missoula, MT Fishing Trip — July
Your Missoula, MT Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 58°F0.3" rain · 1 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in July
17 species
ExcellentCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentKokanee Salmon
Various
ExcellentMountain Whitefish
Various
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodWalleye
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodLake Whitefish
Various
GoodSand Seatrout
Various
GoodCutthroat Trout
Various
GoodAtlantic Salmon
Various
GoodBrook Trout
Various
GoodCisco
Various
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodBrown Trout
Various
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairSmelt
Various
July Weather in Missoula
85°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of 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.
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
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.
Kokanee Salmon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations
Size Limit:No size limit
Regulations vary significantly by specific lake or river. Consult the Montana Fishing Regulations booklet for specific waterbody rules.
Mountain Whitefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:20 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
See specific regulations for waters near you as some may have special restrictions.
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.