Missoula, MT Fishing Trip — November
Your Missoula, MT Fishing Trip
November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 33°F2.2" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in November
17 species
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodSmelt
Various
GoodCisco
Various
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairWalleye
Various
FairSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
FairLake Whitefish
Various
FairCutthroat Trout
Various
FairBrook Trout
Various
FairRainbow Trout
Various
FairBrown Trout
Various
LowSand Seatrout
Various
LowKokanee Salmon
Various
LowMountain Whitefish
Various
LowAtlantic Salmon
Various
November Weather in Missoula
48°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
10
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
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.
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.
Smelt
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Smelt may only be taken by hook and line. Check specific water body regulations for closures or restrictions.
Cisco
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit