Fishing Guides in Montrose, Colorado
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What's Biting in Montrose
4 species reported in the Montrose area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Montrose, CO
Fishing in Montrose in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Montrose — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Montrose in February
1 species is active in and around Montrose in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Montrose's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Montrose in March
4 species are active in and around Montrose in March: Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Montrose's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Montrose in April
4 species are active in and around Montrose in April: Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Montrose's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Montrose in May
4 species are active in and around Montrose in May: Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Montrose's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Montrose in June
4 species are active in and around Montrose in June: Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Montrose's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Montrose in July
3 species are active in and around Montrose in July: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Montrose's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Montrose in August
1 species is active in and around Montrose in August: Channel Catfish. Book one of Montrose's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Montrose in September
4 species are active in and around Montrose in September: Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Montrose's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Montrose in October
4 species are active in and around Montrose in October: Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Montrose's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Montrose in November
2 species are active in and around Montrose in November: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Montrose's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Montrose in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Montrose — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Montrose
Montrose, Colorado offers freshwater fishing with 4 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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Water Types
What You Can Catch in Montrose
Channel Catfish
Channel catfish fishing near Montrose is best found in the Uncompahgre River and the larger reservoirs in the area. While not a renowned catfish destination, the Uncompahgre holds a decent population of channel cats, particularly in the deeper pools and around submerged structure.
Full channel catfish guide for Montrose →Northern Pike
While not a prime pike destination, anglers seeking northern pike near Montrose can find limited opportunities at Crawford Reservoir, about an hour southeast. Crawford is a relatively shallow reservoir and can get quite warm during the summer, so spring and fall are the most productive times to target pike.
Full northern pike guide for Montrose →Walleye
Walleye anglers visiting Montrose should set their sights on Ridgway Reservoir. This scenic reservoir offers the best walleye fishing in the immediate area.
Full walleye guide for Montrose →Largemouth Bass
If you're chasing largemouth bass near Montrose, Colorado, head to Ridgway Reservoir, about a 30-minute drive south. This stunning reservoir, backed by the San Juan Mountains, offers a decent largemouth fishery.
Full largemouth bass guide for Montrose →Nearby Cities with Fishing Guides
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