Plains, MT Fishing Trip — October
Your Plains, MT Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 37°F1.7" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentWalleye
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Plains
58°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the 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.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some waters have specific limits or closures; check local regulations.