Fishing
Catch a Westslope Cutthroat Trout or rainbow trout while wading out knee-deep in a rushing river at daybreak, or perhaps land a Rainbow Trout on a float trip down the famous Clark Fork River, or catch a Lake Trout or a Smallmouth Bass on one of the pristine, local lakes or even catch a pike or a crappie through a hole in a frozen lake.
Fishing in Montana
Montana is known far and wide for its fantastic fly fishing. People travel from all over the world to embark on a Montana fishing trip. And Western Montana is particularly famous for its fabulous fly fishing. To experience a guided fly fishing trip in Montana, whether a half-day, a full day or multiples days is on the bucket list of dreamers across the globe. And Montana Fishing Guides makes that dream a reality for those who travel to Western Montana.
Blackfoot River Fly Fishing
Our Blog RIVER FLY FISHINGBlackfoot River Fly Fishing Spending a day floating through the Blackfoot River’s forested banks, half canyons, and abundant wildlife provides anglers with a stunning backdrop for a day of float fishing. Some would argue that this river is...
Clark Fork River Fly Fishing
Our Blog RIVER FLY FISHINGClark Fork River Fly Fishing The Clark Fork river is broken up into two very distinct river sections. The upper river east of Missoula and the Lower river west of Missoula The upper Clark Fork east of town snakes its way through open country...
Missoula Montana Fly Fishing
Our Blog MISSOULA FISHINGWhy Missoula Missoula is home to world class trout rivers including the Bitterroot River, Blackfoot River and Clark Fork River. Each of these unique rivers offer anglers tremendous fly fishing opportunities and the ability to fish multiple...
Montana’s Fishing License Structure
Find here information and links you will need for purchasing your Montana Fishing License prior to participating in a fishing adventure or trip with Adventure Missoula. Anyone age 12 or older will need a license BEFORE heading out on your trip. It is easy to do it electronically and you can print a copy to have on hand at your hotel or from home before leaving! Last case scenario, have it on your phone to show a ranger if needed. Many of our trips meet you at our river site or we schedule a pick up. The fishing shop doesn’t have the ability to process fishing licenses nor do we want to spend precious time doing that pre-trip.
It is mandatory to have a copy of this license on your person. You are responsible for printing and carrying your license at all times when hunting, fishing, or recreating on state lands. If you are stopped by authorities and cannot provide sufficient licensure, you may be penalized with fines. So ensure that you are properly licensed before heading out to fish.
Before Fishing, you need to determinate the followeing:
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Identify which Fishing District you will be fishing (Western, Central, or Eastern).
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Read the Standard Regulations that apply to all waters in that District.
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Look up the specific water you will be fishing to see if it is listed as an Exception to the Standard Regulations.
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If that is identified in the Exceptions, these regulations take the place of the Standard Regulations (e.g., season, daily limits, etc.).
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If not listed in the Exceptions, the District Standard Regulations apply.