Fishing Guides in Whitefish, Montana
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Aj Coulter Outfitting
Whitefish Lake Charters
We are a premier fishing charter guiding you on the waters of Northwest Montana all summer and winter long. Servicing Whitefish Lake and waters surrounding Whitefish Montana north of Flathead Lake. Charter boat fishing or ice fishing in Whitefish Montana. One of the best things to do on your summer or winter trip to Montana!
Lakestream Fly Shop
Since 1984, Lakestream has been a fishing staple for the Flathead since the very beginning.
Montana River Anglers
Whitefish, Montana
Montana River Anglers is your preferred Montana trout fishing guides and outfitter for fly fishing on the Flathead river, near Glacier National Park, and from Whitefish to Missoula.
What's Biting in Whitefish
5 species reported in the Whitefish area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Whitefish, MT
Fishing in Whitefish in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Whitefish — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Whitefish in February
1 species is active in and around Whitefish in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Whitefish's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Whitefish in March
5 species are active in and around Whitefish in March: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Whitefish's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Whitefish in April
5 species are active in and around Whitefish in April: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Whitefish's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Whitefish in May
5 species are active in and around Whitefish in May: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Whitefish's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Whitefish in June
5 species are active in and around Whitefish in June: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Whitefish's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Whitefish in July
4 species are active in and around Whitefish in July: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Whitefish's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Whitefish in August
3 species are active in and around Whitefish in August: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish. Book one of Whitefish's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Whitefish in September
5 species are active in and around Whitefish in September: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Whitefish's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Whitefish in October
4 species are active in and around Whitefish in October: Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Whitefish's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Whitefish in November
2 species are active in and around Whitefish in November: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Whitefish's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Whitefish in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Whitefish — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Whitefish
Whitefish, Montana offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 4 local guides 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 Whitefish
Brown Trout
Whitefish, Montana, is a renowned destination for brown trout fishing, thanks to the pristine waters of the Whitefish River and surrounding streams. The Whitefish River, with its clear, cold water and diverse structure, is a prime location.
Full brown trout guide for Whitefish →Channel Catfish
Channel catfish might not be the first species that comes to mind when you think of Whitefish, Montana, but they are present in the Stillwater River and select areas of Whitefish Lake. The Stillwater River, in particular, offers good catfish habitat with its deep holes, log jams, and undercut banks.
Full channel catfish guide for Whitefish →Smallmouth Bass
Don't overlook the smallmouth bass fishing opportunities around Whitefish, Montana! While Whitefish Lake itself is primarily a cold-water fishery, smaller lakes and connecting waterways in the area offer suitable habitat.
Full smallmouth bass guide for Whitefish →Crappie
While Whitefish, Montana, might be better known for its trout and mountain scenery, dedicated anglers can find some surprisingly good crappie fishing in the surrounding lakes and sloughs. McGregor Lake, about an hour's drive, is a popular spot, as are some of the smaller, less-publicized bodies of water in the Flathead Valley.
Full crappie guide for Whitefish →Nearby Cities with Fishing Guides
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Types of Fishing in Whitefish
Freshwater
1 guides available
Fly Fishing
1 guides available
Inshore
1 guides available
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