Bass in Montana
2 species documented in Montana, alongside live conditions on the state’s 51 gauged waters.
Recorded species
Documented in Montana
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
53 records
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
7 records
Bars compare how many records exist, which reflects survey effort as much as fish populations. Read them as evidence the species is present, not as a ranking of the fishing.
Live conditions
Biggest Montana waters right now
| River | Drainage | Flow | Temp | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River | 89,858 sq mi | 7,480 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Yellowstone River | 69,099 sq mi | 5,400 cfs | 53°F | 1h ago |
| Milk River | 22,452 sq mi | 147 cfs | 50°F | 1h ago |
| Bighorn River | 22,417 sq mi | 1,830 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Clark Fork | 19,964 sq mi | 10,100 cfs | — | 22 min ago |
| Jefferson River | 9,558 sq mi | 1,030 cfs | 41°F | 1h ago |
| Flathead River | 9,024 sq mi | 7,610 cfs | 54°F | 37 min ago |
| Marias River | 7,027 sq mi | 537 cfs | — | 52 min ago |
| Tongue River | 5,405 sq mi | 118 cfs | 50°F | 1h ago |
| Powder River | 13,060 sq mi | 7.7 cfs | — | 1h ago |