Plains, MT Fishing Trip — August
Your Plains, MT Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 86°F / Low 57°F1.6" rain · 7 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
5 species
GoodNorthern Pike
Various
GoodBrown Trout
Various
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairWalleye
Various
August Weather in Plains
86°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
7 Guides Near Plains
No guides are based in Plains, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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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
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific regulations for waters east of the Continental Divide, where some waters have specific restrictions.
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Many waters have special regulations; consult the current regulations booklet.
Channel Catfish
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.