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Planning your next fishing trip in Billings, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Billings, Montana sits on the banks of the Yellowstone River, putting anglers in the middle of some of the best trout and warmwater fishing in the West. From wild browns in the Yellowstone to pike and walleye in nearby reservoirs, the Billings area offers year‑round multi‑species action for fly, spin, and bait anglers. This fishing guide breaks down where, when, and how to fish around Billings for maximum success. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:32 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    19%
  • Waning Crescent - 19% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~3 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    365,041 km
    Proximity:
    95.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Billings
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    12:27 am - 02:27 am
  • major Time:
    08:35 am - 10:35 am
  • minor Time:
    04:43 pm - 06:43 pm
  • major Time:
    08:55 pm - 10:55 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Denver timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -6 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Crescent at 19% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a good day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -42 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Denver • Fri, 10 Jul 19:12 • 45.783, -108.501
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Billings

Fishing in Billings, Montana centers on the Yellowstone River but also includes a network of productive reservoirs and smaller waters within a short drive. This mix of big-river and stillwater options means there is always something biting, whether you prefer casting flies for wild trout, jigging for walleye, or soaking bait for catfish and sauger.

Seasonal patterns on the Yellowstone near Billings are critical. Late March through May, pre-runoff, can be exceptional for brown and rainbow trout as water temps climb but clarity remains good. Nymphs and streamers fished deep in slower seams are reliable. Spring also kicks off excellent sauger and walleye fishing below deeper riffles and gravel bars. Early summer runoff can blow the river out; that’s the time to pivot to area reservoirs, where walleye, pike, and bass move shallow.

By mid- to late summer, the Yellowstone typically drops and clears, creating prime conditions for fly and spin anglers. Morning and evening are best for trout; look for riffle corners, midriver shelves, and shaded banks. Hopper-dropper rigs, small attractor dries, and stonefly or mayfly nymphs are consistent producers. Warm afternoons often favor warmwater species—catfish, goldeye, and carp—fished with bait or small jigs in deeper holes and eddies.

Fall might be the most underrated season around Billings. Browns on the Yellowstone turn aggressive as they stage to spawn, smashing streamers stripped tight to cutbanks and boulders. Walleye and sauger feed heavily along channel edges and drop-offs; vertical jigging with plastics or live-bait rigs from a boat or carefully wading the inside edges of bends can be lethal. Many reservoirs also see schooling crappie and perch stacking on mid-depth structure in October–November.

Winter doesn’t shut things down. On milder days, nymphing deep runs on the Yellowstone can still produce trout and whitefish, especially during midday warmups. Ice forms reliably on nearby reservoirs, creating solid opportunities for walleye, perch, and pike. Focus on classic ice-fishing structure—points, humps, and weed edges—and use spoons or jigging raps tipped with a small piece of bait for steady action.

Key habitat types and tactics around Billings include:

  • Main-stem Yellowstone River: Target seams where fast and slow water meet, backside of islands, and deep wintering holes. Use weighted nymph rigs, jerk-style streamers, or crankbaits depending on flow and clarity.
  • Reservoirs and lakes: For walleye and pike, work wind-blown points and rocky shorelines; for bass and panfish, concentrate on submerged timber, weedbeds, and riprap. Slip-bobbers, jigs, and spinnerbaits all shine here.
  • Backwaters and side channels: In summer, these slower areas can load up with catfish, goldeye, and carp. Simple rigs—egg sinker, swivel, leader, and a baited hook—are often all you need.

To fish Billings efficiently, match your approach to water level and visibility. After rain or during rising flows, go bigger, darker, and louder with lures and streamers. During low, clear conditions, downsize tippet, switch to natural patterns, and fish early and late. A small assortment of nymphs, streamers, jigs, and crankbaits will cover nearly every situation you’ll encounter around Billings and keep you on fish from ice-out through freeze-up.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Billings area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Billings. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Elmo Lake Dam - 3.45564974893km , Cherry Island - 5.51197835639km , Blue Creek - 6.08054374934km , Dirt Creek - 6.28633599678km , Lake Elmo - 6.60748732693km , Hogans Slough - 7.33837982959km , B O'Leary Number 2 Dam - 7.61350130165km , Halverson Number 1 Dam - 9.73608271395km , Little Basin Creek - 10.29139237094km , Dovers Island - 11.73340181243km , Retriever Number 1 Dam - 12.3480379599km , S and S Kurth Number 1 Dam - 12.79086740911km , Dover D Dam Number 1 - 13.03934714693km , Rattlesnake Reservoir Dam - 14.32368518959km , Little Cove Creek - 15.18849827566km , R Burton Number 1 Dam - 15.4228676812km , Dusty Creek - 15.68533276053km , Broken Leg Creek - 16.11744531195km , East Fork Pryor Creek - 16.83147613249km , West Buckeye Creek - 17.12147320681km , Three Wolf Creek - 17.37099449895km , East Buckeye Creek - 17.58429291412km , Newman Creek - 17.71258384412km , Pryor Creek - 18.44021563503km , Girl Creek - 18.82260974934km , West Wets Creek - 19.03377092438km , Twelve Mile Creek - 19.26095884965km , East Wets Creek - 19.36649868613km , Birdhead Creek - 20.89465409976km , Spraklin Island - 21.32105756637km , Charter Number 1 Dam - 21.97002266922km , Clarks Fork Yellowstone River - 22.32517868077km , Vale Creek - 23.79333706925km , South Fork Crooked Creek - 25.01097474211km , K L Clark Number 1 Dam - 25.47156080433km , Razor Creek - 25.84056135937km , Kent Creek - 26.62572735502km , Difficulty Creek - 26.74431138479km , Crow Number 75 Dam - 27.3963259544km , Doctor Lee Number 2 Dam - 27.64262456929km

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