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Tackle and Bait Shops in Montana

73 of the 272 marinas and boating businesses we track in Montana are tackle and bait shops. Full listings for every city are on the Montana page.

73locations
38cities
272locations statewide

Outfitters vary between basic highway convenience stops stocking live minnows and specialized fly shops offering custom rod building or local guide bookings. Selecting the right shop depends on whether you need quick trip essentials like frozen chum or precise gear tailored to local water conditions. Map listings rarely show current live bait inventory, specialized rigging services, or regional fishing licenses.

Bozeman 6

  1. The River's Edge Fly Shop

    59 N Star Ln, Bozeman, MT 59718

    Call Website All Bozeman

  2. Bozeman Fly Supply

    2621 W College St Unit B, Bozeman, MT 59718

    Call Website All Bozeman

  3. The River's Edge Fly Shop

    612 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715

    Call Website All Bozeman

  4. Yellow Dog Flyfishing

    81801 Gallatin Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718-8110

    Call Website All Bozeman

  5. Bozeman Fly Supply

    2621 W College St Ste B, Bozeman, MT 59718-3982

    Call Website All Bozeman

  6. Trout On The Fly, LLC

    4501 Ethan Way, Bozeman, MT 59718-6599

    Call Website All Bozeman

Helena 6

  1. Montana Fly Goods Company

    3180 Dredge Dr STE A, Helena, MT 59602

    Call Website All Helena

  2. Montana Hunting and Fishing Outfitters

    610 Jeanne Rd, Helena, MT 59602

    Call Website All Helena

  3. Kit's Tackle Outfitters

    2114 8th Ave, Helena, MT 59601-4838

    Call Website All Helena

  4. Montana Fishing Outfitters

    716 N Warren St, Helena, MT 59601-3619

    Call Website All Helena

  5. Git er done bait llc

    4071 N Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59602

    Call Website All Helena

  6. Git Er Done Bait

    1070 Myrl Rd, Helena, MT 59602

    Call All Helena

Kalispell 5

  1. Mo Fisch Charters

    167 W Nicklaus Ave, Kalispell, MT 59901

    Call Website All Kalispell

  2. True Water Fly Shop

    35 4th St W, Kalispell, MT 59901

    Call Website All Kalispell

  3. Snappy's Fish Report

    1400 US Highway 2 W, Kalispell, MT 59901

    Call Website All Kalispell

  4. Chancy and Dave's Fish Camp

    2211 US-2 E, Kalispell, MT 59901-3853

    Call All Kalispell

  5. Pete's Tackle Shop

    143 Welf Ln, Kalispell, MT 59901

    Call All Kalispell

Billings 4

  1. East Rosebud Fly Shop

    960 S 24th St W, Billings, MT 59102-6450

    Call Website All Billings

  2. Catch Fly Fishing

    101 Moore Ln, Billings, MT 59101-3403

    Call Website All Billings

  3. Tackle With Love

    4825 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59106-2410

    Call Website All Billings

  4. Yellowstone Fly Goods Wholesale Distributor

    5350 Holiday Ave, Billings, MT 59101-6362

    Call Website All Billings

Missoula 4

  1. Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop

    215 W Front St, Missoula, MT 59802

    Call Website All Missoula

  2. The Missoulian Angler Fly Shop

    802 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59801-4053

    Call Website All Missoula

  3. Kingfisher Fly Shop

    926 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802

    Call Website All Missoula

  4. Mount Flyfishing Connection

    202 E Kent Ave, Missoula, MT 59801

    Call Website All Missoula

Livingston 3

  1. Dan Bailey Fly Shop

    209 W Park St, Livingston, MT 59047-2628

    Call Website All Livingston

  2. Sweetwater Fly Shop

    5082 US-89, Livingston, MT 59047

    Call Website All Livingston

  3. Hatch Finders Fly Shop

    5237 US Highway 89 S, Livingston, MT 59047-9176

    Call Website All Livingston

Big Timber 2

  1. Sweetcast Angler

    115 W 1st Ave, Big Timber, MT 59011

    Call Website All Big Timber

  2. Big Timber Fly Fishing

    840 Boulder Rd, Big Timber, MT 59011

    Call Website All Big Timber

Butte 2

  1. The StoneFly Fly Shop

    2205 Amherst Ave, Butte, MT 59701

    Call Website All Butte

  2. Prize Catch Fly Fishing

    4845 Foothill Rd, Butte, MT 59701-7018

    Call Website All Butte

Cameron 2

  1. Dream Drift Flies - Fly Shop / Convenience Store and Motel

    3 Cameron Dr, Cameron, MT 59720

    Call Website All Cameron

  2. Beartooth Flyfishing

    2925 US-287, Cameron, MT 59720

    Call Website All Cameron

Columbia Falls 2

  1. Lary's Fly and Supply

    604 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

    Call Website All Columbia Falls

  2. Arends Fly Shop

    514 Kokanee Cir, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

    Call All Columbia Falls

Columbus 2

  1. East Rosebud Fly and Tackle

    410 E Pike Ave, Columbus, MT 59019

    Call Website All Columbus

  2. Stillwater Anglers

    637 N 9th St, Columbus, MT 59019

    Call All Columbus

Dillon 2

  1. Frontier Anglers

    680 N Montana St, Dillon, MT 59725

    Call Website All Dillon

  2. Backcountry Angler

    426 S Atlantic St, Dillon, MT 59725

    Call All Dillon

Ennis 2

  1. Madison River Fishing Company

    109 W Main St, Ennis, MT 59729-9010

    Call Website All Ennis

  2. The Tackle Shop

    127 E Main St, Ennis, MT 59729

    Call Website All Ennis

Fort Smith 2

  1. Bighorn Fly & Tackle Shop

    61 1st St E, Fort Smith, MT 59035

    Boat ramp
    Call Website All Fort Smith

  2. Bighorn Angler Fly Shop & Lodge

    577 N. Parkdale Ct, Fort Smith, MT 59035

    Call Website All Fort Smith

Red Lodge 2

  1. Buglife Fly Goods

    102 Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068

    Call Website All Red Lodge

  2. East Rosebud Fly Shop

    20 S Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068-9011

    Call All Red Lodge

Ronan 2

  1. Zimmer bait and tackle

    35933 Carlyle Ln, Ronan, MT 59864-9098

    Call Website All Ronan

  2. JOC Fishing rods, repairs, and refurbishing

    20 Ashley Drive, Ronan, MT 59644

    Call All Ronan

West Yellowstone 2

  1. Arrick's Fly Shop

    37 Canyon St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758-9515

    Call Website All West Yellowstone

  2. Big Sky Anglers

    39 Madison Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758

    Call Website All West Yellowstone

Whitefish 2

  1. Lakestream Fly Shop

    669 Spokane Ave SuiteB, Whitefish, MT 59937

    Call Website All Whitefish

  2. Stumptown Anglers Fly Fishing

    5790 US Highway 93 S, Whitefish, MT 59937

    Call Website All Whitefish

Wolf Creek 2

  1. CrossCurrents Fly Shop

    311 Bridge St, Wolf Creek, MT 59648-8731

    Call Website All Wolf Creek

  2. Wolf Creek Angler

    515 Recreation Rd, Wolf Creek, MT 59648-8752

    Call Website All Wolf Creek

Absarokee 1

  1. Absarokee Fly Shop

    23 S Woodard Ave, Absarokee, MT 59001

    Call All Absarokee

Bigfork 1

  1. Bigfork Anglers Fly Shop

    405 Bridge St, Bigfork, MT 59911-3702

    Call Website All Bigfork

Corvallis 1

  1. Doug Swisher Fly Fishing

    835 Mason Ln, Corvallis, MT 59828-9799

    Call Website

Craig 1

  1. The Trout Shop | Missouri River Fly Fishing

    275 Bridge St, Craig, MT 59648

    Call Website All Craig

Darby 1

  1. Bitterroot Fly Company

    808 N Main St, Darby, MT 59829

    Call Website All Darby

Emigrant 1

  1. Angler's West Fly Fishing Outfitters

    206 Railroad Ln, Emigrant, MT 59027-6016

    Call Website

Eureka 1

  1. Singletary Fishing Company

    204 Dewey Ave, Eureka, MT 59917

    Call Website All Eureka

Gardiner 1

  1. Parks' Fly Shop

    202 Second St S, Gardiner, MT 59030

    Call Website All Gardiner

Great Falls 1

  1. Roberts Bait and Tackle

    21 Eaton Ave, Great Falls, MT 59405-8106

    Call All Great Falls

Hamilton 1

  1. Freestone Fly Shop

    701 S 1st St, Hamilton, MT 59840

    Call Website All Hamilton

Jordan 1

  1. Hageman's Bait Boys

    938 Leavitt Ave, Jordan, MT 59337-3739

    Call All Jordan

Laurel 1

  1. Pryor Creek Bait Company

    905 W Main St, Laurel, MT 59044-2663

    Call Website All Laurel

Libby 1

  1. Fish Hawk Fly Shop

    115 W 2nd St, Libby, MT 59923

    Call All Libby

Lothair 1

  1. Big Al's Bait

    40 US-2, Lothair, MT 59461

    Call

Melrose 1

  1. Sunrise Fly Shop

    472 Main St, Melrose, MT 59743-2025

    Call Website

Ovando 1

  1. Blackfoot Angler & Supplies

    401 Main St, Ovando, MT 59854

    Call Website All Ovando

Stevensville 1

  1. Lightweight Fly Shop

    227 Bell Xing E, Stevensville, MT 59870-6916

    Call Website All Stevensville

Troy 1

  1. Shoo Fly Fishing Co.

    1010 E Missoula Ave, Troy, MT 59935

    Call Website

Wise River 1

  1. The Rod Shop

    64800 MT-43, Wise River, MT 59762-9706

    Call Website
Check live bait stock ahead: Call ahead if you need specific live bait like leeches or shrimp, as supply changes daily based on season and deliveries.

Also in Montana

Good to know

Do local bait shops sell fishing licenses?

Many independent tackle shops act as official state agents and sell recreational freshwater and saltwater licenses on-site. It is best to bring a driver's license or state ID, though purchasing online directly from the state wildlife agency before your trip is often faster.

What is the difference between a general tackle shop and a fly shop?

General tackle shops focus on conventional gear like spinning reels, artificial lures, terminal tackle, and live or frozen bait. Fly shops specialize in fly-tying materials, tippet, waders, and technical rod setups, often providing detailed reports on local hatch conditions.

How much does live bait typically cost?

Basic live bait like nightcrawlers or mealworms typically costs $4 to $8 per tub, while live minnows or shrimp generally range from $5 to $15 per dozen depending on size and availability. Specialty marine bait or larger quantities can cost significantly more.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Montana, check the 73 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Montana, MarinaAtlas indexes 73 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.