Don't Forget your Fishing License
A fishing license allows a person to fish for and possess any fish or aquatic invertebrate authorized by the state’s fishing regulations. It is nontransferable and nonrefundable. The license enables one to fish from March 1 through the end of February of the following year.
A Conservation License is needed before you can buy any fishing or hunting license that Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) issues. Conservation license applicants are required to provide their social security number in addition to the information usually requested. A valid driver’s license or a valid photo ID is required to purchase a license.
These are the ways you can purchase a fishing license:
• Buy a Montana Fishing License Online.
• Get your Montana conservation and fishing licenses in person at one of the local providers listed below.
• Call Bozeman Fish Wildlife and Parks office for more info: 406-994-4042
MONTANA RESIDENT
11 & under- No License Required
12-17 – Conservation License Only ($4) + Fishing License ($10.50 for season)
18-61 – Conservation License ($4) + Fishing License ($10.50 for season)
62 and over – Conservation License ONLY ($4) + Fishing License ($10.50 for season)
NON – RESIDENT
11 & under- No License required if accompanied by Adult with license
12 and over – Conservation License ($10) + MT Fishing License ($14 for 1 day, $56 for 5 consecutive days or $100 for season).
Local Spots to Buy a Fishing License
BIG SKY
Big Sky Conoco
90 Lone Mtn Trail, P O Box 160640
(406) 995-4275
East Slope Outdoors
44 Town Center Ave
(406) 995-4369
Gallatin River Guides
47430 Gallatin Rd Po Box 160212
(406) 995-2290
Wild Trout Outfitters
47520 Gallatin Road #1c
(406) 995-2975
Ace Hardware
1565 Lone Mountain Trail
(406) 995-4500
BOZEMAN
Montana Angler
435 E Main Street
(406) 522-9854
Sportsman’s Warehouse
2214 Tschache Lane
(406) 586-0100
Montana Troutfitters
1716 W Main St Unit 4
(406) 587-4707
Bozeman Fly Supply
2621 W College St Unit B
(406) 404-1662
Montana Angling Company
405 N Willson Avenue
(406) 579-9553
The Rivers Edge
612 E Main Street
(406) 586-5373
Wal-Mart Store #2084
1500 N 7Th Ave
(406) 585-8788
Yellows Dog Fly Fishing
81801 Gallatin Road
(406) 585-8667
West Yellowstone
Arricks Fly Shop
136 Hayden Street
(406) 646-7290
Blue Ribbon Flies
309 Canyon St Po Box 1037
(406) 646-9365
Bud Lilly’s Trout Shop
39 Madison Ave Po Box 530
(406) 646-7801
Corner Conoco Stop
136 Canyon St, Po Box 648
(406) 646-7632
Jacklin’s Fly Shop
105 Yellowstone Ave
(406) 646-7336
Big Sky Anglers
39 Madison Ave
(406) 6646-7642
Madison River Outfitters
125 N Canyon St
(406) 646-9644