Polson, MT Fishing Trip — October
Your Polson, MT Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 53°F / Low 39°F2.7" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
October Weather in Polson
53°F
Avg High
39°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
17 Guides Near Polson
No guides are based in Polson, 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.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
See specific regulations for waters with special restrictions.
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.
Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5
Size Limit:No size limit
Many waters have specific restrictions; consult the current Montana Fishing Regulations booklet.