Missoula, MT Fishing Trip — September
Your Missoula, MT Fishing Trip
September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 52°F0.7" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in September
17 species
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodWalleye
Various
GoodCutthroat Trout
Various
GoodBrook Trout
Various
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodBrown Trout
Various
FairLake Whitefish
Various
FairSand Seatrout
Various
FairSmelt
Various
FairKokanee Salmon
Various
FairMountain Whitefish
Various
FairAtlantic Salmon
Various
FairCisco
Various
September Weather in Missoula
79°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
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
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
See specific regulations for waters with 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.
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.