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West Yellowstone, MT Fishing Trip — September

Your West Yellowstone, MT Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 38°F0.4" rain · 2 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in September

5 species
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

September Weather in West Yellowstone

68°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
0.4"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

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

2 in West Yellowstone + 14 Nearby

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Wild West Rafting: Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting - Wild West Rafting: Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting
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Wild West Rafting: Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting

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Join us for an unforgettable Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting river trip! Located in Gardiner MT near the North Entrance to Yellowstone. Book your trip today!

Gardiner, Montana
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Flying Pig Adventures Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting

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Gallatin River Guides - Gallatin River Guides
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Gallatin River Guides

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Big Sky, Montana
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Hell’s A-Roarin’ Outfitters

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Parks' Fly Shop - Parks' Fly Shop
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Cache Creek Outfitters - Charles Immenschuh
Charles Immenschuh

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inshore
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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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Largemouth Bass

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

Walleye

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

Channel Catfish

freshwater
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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Bozeman17 guides · 70 miEnnis11 guides · 56 miLivingston9 guides · 71 miGardiner5 guides · 33 miGallatin Gateway4 guides · 48 miBig Sky3 guides · 42 mi

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

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local regulations as some waters may have specific limits.

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.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some waters have specific limits or closures; check local regulations.

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