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Jefferson River

Montana, United States

5.0Β·39 catches

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

22 in Β· 6 lb

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Rainbow trout

20 in Β· 1 lb

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Sea trout

16 in Β· 4 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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General info

Jefferson River is a stream located in Montana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Rainbow trout, and Steelhead.

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Location

45Β°44β€²45.9β€³N 112Β°11β€²49.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Jefferson River, MT

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Fishing regulations in Montana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 2, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Jefferson River fishing

the Jefferson River is a stream located in Montana, United States. Its coordinates are:
45Β°44β€²45.9β€³N 112Β°11β€²49.3β€³W
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The most common species in the Jefferson River are:
  • Brown trout - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rainbow trout - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Steelhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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