WEATHER, WATER & TIMING
Montana Fishing Forecast
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Montana fishing forecast for today
Thursday, October 22 · NWS offices: MSO, BYZ, TFX · Time zone: America/Denver
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula NWS MSO | 61 Marginal | 65 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 7 mph (g 10) | 62 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Billings NWS BYZ | 61 Marginal | 59 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 5 mph (g 7) | 66 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Bozeman NWS TFX | 60 Marginal | 65 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 7 mph (g 12) | 63 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Missoula (61/100). Best deer movement score: Billings (66/100).
Missoula in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Missoula right now?
9:00 AM: wind 7 mph E, gusts 10 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 61 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1016 hPa, trend -0.5 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Missoula fishing today
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (ESE) not scored
- Pressure stable
- Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
Best times
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 69 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 54 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Missoula fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- Rain likely (75%)
- Chance of rain (59%) — overcast can help
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 60 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 70 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
7-day fishing outlook — Missoula
Montana fishing regulations & resources
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Always check current Montana fishing regulations before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Montana?
As of this forecast, Missoula scores 61/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Missoula at 61/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.
Which Montana cities are covered?
Missoula, Billings, Bozeman. Any Montana ZIP code also works in the search box.
Where can I find Montana fishing regulations?
From the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: https://fwp.mt.gov/fish
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