How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Butte, United States ? Today is a excellent 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.
Fishing near Butte, Montana centers around legendary trout water, with the Clark Fork, Big Hole, and Jefferson rivers all within easy striking distance. Anglers base out of Butte to target wild brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout in freestone rivers, tailwaters, and high-country lakes. The area offers classic Western fly fishing along with productive spin-fishing options for anglers of all experience levels. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:363,811 kmProximity:98.3 %
Moon Phases for Butte
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major Time:12:34 am - 02:34 am
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minor Time:09:45 pm - 11:45 pm
Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Butte
Butte, Montana fishing is built around cold, clean trout water and a long season that runs from early spring into late fall. Within an hour of town you can be on the Big Hole, Jefferson, and Upper Clark Fork rivers, plus dozens of smaller tributaries and high-elevation lakes. Each system fishes differently through the year, so timing and tactics matter.
Spring in the Butte area starts with midges and blue-winged olives on the rivers as soon as ice clears and flows stabilize. Nymph rigs with small BWO and midge patterns, zebra midges, and tiny pheasant tails are consistent producers for rainbows and browns. As runoff ramps up, focus on inside bends, soft seams, and back-eddies where trout shelter out of the heaviest current. Spin anglers do well slow-rolling small spoons and 1/8–1/4 oz spinners tight to those seams.
Runoff typically peaks late May to early June, pushing many anglers toward tailwaters, spring-fed creeks, and stillwaters. Nearby reservoirs and natural lakes shine now, with rainbow trout cruising the shorelines and kokanee and lake trout holding deeper off structure. Work marabou jigs, suspending jerkbaits, or small crankbaits along rocky points and drop-offs. In lakes with warmwater species, perch and panfish stack on weed edges; simple slip-bobber rigs with worms or small plastics are efficient and kid-friendly.
Summer brings classic Western trout fishing around Butte. Once flows drop and clear on the Big Hole, Jefferson, and Clark Fork, the focus turns to stoneflies, caddis, PMDs, and terrestrials. Dry-dropper rigs dominate: a buoyant foam stonefly, grasshopper, or chubby Chernobyl with a tungsten nymph 18–24 inches below covers a lot of water effectively. Concentrate on riffle corners, pocket water, and the heads of pools for aggressive browns and cutthroat. Spin anglers should cast upstream at a 45-degree angle with small inline spinners or shallow-running plugs, retrieving just fast enough to keep tension as the lure swings.
By late summer, water can get low and clear, especially on the freestones. Downsizing tippet and flies becomes important, and fishing early and late in the day is more productive. Target shaded banks, undercut edges, and any incoming cool tributary. Hopper-dropper setups, small caddis, and attractor nymphs keep producing. On lakes, trout push deeper; count down spoons and spinners, or troll mid-depth crankbaits and dodger-and-spinner rigs for kokanee.
Fall might be the most underrated season for Butte-area fishing. Cooling nights trigger brown trout to move shallow and feed aggressively before the spawn. Streamer fishing heats up on all the major rivers—strip olive, black, or tan patterns low and slow along cutbanks and ledge rock. Spin anglers can mirror this with 3–4 inch baitfish-profile crankbaits and swimbaits. At the same time, mayfly and midge hatches provide steady nymph and dry-fly action for rainbows and whitefish.
Across all seasons, success around Butte comes from reading the water and matching your approach to the conditions. On rivers, prioritize current breaks—boulders, seams, shelves, and depth transitions. On stillwaters, think in terms of structure, depth changes, and wind-driven shorelines. Carry a versatile selection of small nymphs, a few key dries and terrestrials, plus a handful of streamers or spinners, and you’ll be well equipped to fish the diverse habitats surrounding Butte.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Butte area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Butte. 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.
Grove Gulch Creek - 1.93245167302km , Yankee Doodle Tailings Dam - 3.66439692658km , Westside Reservoir Dam - 4.77400424812km , Yankee Doodle Creek - 5.18931372299km , Canada Creek - 5.1951383318km , Grove Gulch Dam - 5.71369934961km , Bull Run Creek - 8.58156419935km , Left Fork Little Basin Creek - 9.66630268492km , Moulton Reservoir Number 2 Dam - 10.55988847231km , Standby Creek - 11.82812121197km , Wissikihon Creek - 11.93638338211km , Bison Retriever Dam - 11.99335713623km , Stauffer Chemical Number 1 Dam - 12.09017651598km , B and B Fish Pond Dam - 12.22972927848km , O'Neil Creek - 12.65863517507km , Haney Creek - 13.41625465034km , Homestake Lake - 13.62604673882km , Two-Bit Creek - 13.81120610533km , Seven Springs Creek - 14.82309759887km , Delmoe Lake Dam - 15.16768055964km , International Creek - 15.25747491837km , Nez Perce Creek - 15.36917038315km , Basin Creek Dam Number 1 - 16.61867922127km , Pappas Creek - 16.82831879529km , Lowland Creek Dam - 17.66061044115km , Basin Creek Dam Number 2 - 18.29097815295km , East Fork Divide Creek - 19.06413242868km , Beefstraight Creek - 19.26871634815km , Hartman Creek - 19.5983813533km , South Fork Boulder River - 20.533926797km , South Fork North Fork Divide Creek - 20.63205381248km , Whitepine Creek - 20.67846294311km , White Silver Dam - 21.14884611659km , Gregson Creek - 21.19316783627km , Homestake Creek - 21.44728687348km , Headquarters Creek - 21.52842138693km , Crazy Swede Creek - 21.65250135849km , West Fork Boulder River - 22.4907542465km , Kit Carson Gulch Creek - 23.15099507431km , South Fork Reservoir Dam - 23.26959537256km
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