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Whitefish River

Montana, United States

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Yellow perch

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Northern pike

28 in Β· 3 lb

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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Cutbow

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Northern pike

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

15 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

Whitefish River is a stream located in Montana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Yellow perch, and Northern pikeminnow.

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Location

48Β°18β€²57.1β€³N 114Β°16β€²48.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Whitefish River, MT

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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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the Whitefish River is a stream located in Montana, United States. Its coordinates are:
48Β°18β€²57.1β€³N 114Β°16β€²48.8β€³W
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