Townsend, MT Fishing Trip — May

Your Townsend, MT Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 45°F3.3" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various

May Weather in Townsend

67°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

26 Guides Near Townsend

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

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$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.

Montana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$86
Requirements

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

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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.

Channel Catfish
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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