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Shelby, MT Fishing Trip — January

Your Shelby, MT Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 26°F / Low 12°F1.2" rain · 8 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

5 species
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

January Weather in Shelby

26°F
Avg High
12°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

11 Guides Near Shelby

No guides are based in Shelby, but these guides operate nearby.

Great Northern Whitewater Rafting - Great Northern Whitewater Rafting
Great Northern Whitewater Rafting

Great Northern Whitewater Rafting

4.9(365)Top Rated

Great Northern Resort has been providing true Montana hospitality to Glacier National Park visitors since 1977. Book your trip today and experience Montana!

West Glacier, Montana
Glacier Guides and Montana Raft - Glacier Guides and Montana Raft
Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

4.9(737)Top Rated

Glacier Guides and Montana Raft has been providing exceptional active travel vacations in and around Glacier National Park since 1983.

West Glacier, Montana
Headhunters LLC - Headhunters LLC
Headhunters LLC

Headhunters LLC

4.8(110)Top Rated

Headhunters Fly Shop & Guide Service - Missouri River Montana Fly Fishing fly shop and guided fly fishing. The Headhunter blog and fishing report.

Craig, Montana
CrossCurrents Fly Shop - CrossCurrents Fly Shop
CrossCurrents Fly Shop

CrossCurrents Fly Shop

4.9(61)Top Rated

Montana’s Premier Fly Fishing & Orvis Stores, Outfitter & Lodging

Craig, Montana
Montana River Outfitters - Montana River Outfitters
Montana River Outfitters

Montana River Outfitters

4.8(38)Top Rated
Great Falls, Montana
Diamond R Guest Ranch - Diamond R Guest Ranch
Diamond R Guest Ranch

Diamond R Guest Ranch

5(23)Top Rated

Welcome to Diamond R Ranch, a family-owned facility situated among the secluded Rocky Mountains of Montana. We’re located in the Spotted Bear Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest, between the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Great Bear Wilderness Areas.

Martin City, Montana
Mark Young Outfitters - Mark Young Outfitters
Mark Young Outfitters

Mark Young Outfitters

5(19)Top Rated
Augusta, Montana
Madden's Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides - Madden's Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides
Madden's Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides

Madden's Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides

4.9(21)Top Rated
Craig, Montana
Glacier Anglers & Outfitters - Glacier Anglers & Outfitters
Glacier Anglers & Outfitters

Glacier Anglers & Outfitters

4.8(15)Top Rated

Waterton, Whitefish & Glacier National Park Webcams: Spectacular views from in and around Glacier & Whitefish, Montana & Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta.

West Glacier, Montana
First Cast Outfitters - First Cast Outfitters
First Cast Outfitters

First Cast Outfitters

5(2)Top Rated

flyfishing, fly fishing, montana fly fishing, montana fly fishing trips, missouri river, yellowstone river, montana fly fishing guides, fly fishing guides

Cascade, Montana
Bloom Outfitting - Bloom Outfitting
Bloom Outfitting

Bloom Outfitting

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
Cascade, Montana
$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
1 / 2

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Rainbow Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Montana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$86
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Conservation license required as base. Covers all state waters.

Buy License Online — Montana

Species 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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local regulations as some waters may have specific limits.

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.

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