Missoula, MT Fishing Trip — May
Your Missoula, MT Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 43°F0.7" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
17 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentLake Whitefish
Various
ExcellentSand Seatrout
Various
ExcellentSmelt
Various
ExcellentCutthroat Trout
Various
ExcellentBrook Trout
Various
ExcellentCisco
Various
ExcellentRainbow Trout
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
GoodKokanee Salmon
Various
GoodMountain Whitefish
Various
GoodAtlantic Salmon
Various
May Weather in Missoula
69°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
4
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.
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.