# Montana Fishing Access — All-in-one fishing guide

> Offline Montana fishing guide with access points, regulations, and GPS mapping. (iPhone/iPad app by Mountainworks Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montana-fishing-access/id1169085125 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mountainworks Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028854337)
- Category: Sports, Travel
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 229 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montana-fishing-access/id1169085125/reviews.md

## What is Montana Fishing Access?

Our goal with Montana Fishing Access is simple:  to give you an easy-to-use, all-in-one, no-connection-needed, guide to fishing in Montana.  Period.

We designed our app to be intuitive.—We want you to spend your time fishing, not learning how to use our app.

We designed our app to work offline.—We know that you’ll be out on the water when you’re fishing (well duh!).  In Montana, that often means you won’t have cellular service, much less WiFi.  So almost every aspect of Montana Fishing Access works regardless if the nearest cell tower is 3 counties away (and our counties are big!).  The base map you need comes with the app and your current GPS location is always available.  Just download Montana Fishing and go fishing; we’ve taken care of the rest. (The one item that requires a connection is the live USGS stream flow data, so if you know you won’t have cell or WiFi connectivity, tap on the gages before you go to see how water levels are looking.)

We understand the critical information you need.—The single biggest issues for Montana fishermen—OK, separate from know where that secret fishing hole is!—is knowing where fishing accesses are located and what regulations apply.  We are laser focused on providing you the most up to date information available.  Montana Fishing Access allows you to use the GPS on your phone or mobile device to see exactly where you are relative to the stream, lake, or river’s put-in or take-out.  And of course we provide mapping information for those times when your question is the simplest of all:  “Where the heck am I?!”

We don’t want to nickel & dime you or complicate your life.—Don’t you hate it when apps ask you to buy something else?  Didn’t we just buy the app for goodness sakes?!  And we surely don’t want to complicate matters by making you decide which of dozens of possible maps you need to buy.  That is a nice option for a cartographer, but for most of us it’s just plain confusing.  All those options leave us wondering which map do I buy?; What’s the difference between them?; Am I going to waste money when I realize I purchased a map I didn’t really want?   When you buy Montana Fishing Access, we include what you need for this year’s fishing in Montana—no separate purchases required or requested.

## Key features

- Offline functionality
- GPS location services
- Fishing access points
- Regulation information
- Stream flow data
- Intuitive design

## Chart rankings

- #200 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montana-fishing-access/id1169085125/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not easy to use, not recommended

*2020-09-20*

I bought this app for a recent trip to Missoula and Livingston and found it hard to use, so much so that I gave up. For reasons I don’t understand, it divides Montana into sectors which you have to select, then drill down, after which you are presented with dozens of icons and you have to click on each to know what they say. Maybe I just didn’t get it, but that’s a failure of usability design.

### 2/5 — Not Complete

*2020-04-25*

I was excited to purchase this app. Although, when I opened it up it is missing many access sites on smaller rivers. For example, the North Fork of the Flathead. There is not a single access site listed. I hope the team continues to roll out new sites - for now I’ll stick to Google.

### 5/5 — Not able to see information on a site

*2018-04-18*

Update!  Worked with Katie and she worked at updating the app, but it wasn’t until after I reset my phone and reloaded the app and it began working again as it should.  
Thanks Katie,
Curt

**Developer response:** Happy to work with you to resolve the issue!  Enjoy fishing this Spring!

### 5/5 — Great customer service

*2018-04-10*

They are quick when answering questions and on top of any issue. You can not ask for anything better than that

### 3/5 — Flow chart

*2017-06-03*

Why every time you view a flow report you have to open the app again instead of being able to use a back button. It's a real hassle.

**Developer response:** HI Greg, There's a back button at the very top left of the screen that takes you back to the Montana Fishing app (after opening a browser app to open the gauging station link). Please write us at feedback@emountainworks.com so we can send a screenshot and you can avoid the hassle. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about Montana Fishing Access

### Does Montana Fishing Access have ads?

No, Montana Fishing Access is ad-free. The app is a paid download and does not contain advertisements.

### How much does Montana Fishing Access cost?

Montana Fishing Access is a paid app priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase includes all necessary maps and information for the year.

### What devices support Montana Fishing Access?

Montana Fishing Access is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Montana Fishing Access?

Montana Fishing Access has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Montana Fishing Access updated?

The latest version of Montana Fishing Access is 9.01, last updated on March 25, 2025. Updates ensure the information remains current.

### Can I use Montana Fishing Access without an internet connection?

Yes, Montana Fishing Access is designed to work offline. Almost every aspect of the app functions without cellular service or WiFi, including GPS location.

### What kind of information does Montana Fishing Access provide?

Montana Fishing Access provides an all-in-one guide to fishing in Montana, including fishing access locations, applicable regulations, and stream flow data. It also offers mapping and GPS functionality.

### Does Montana Fishing Access require separate map purchases?

No, Montana Fishing Access does not require separate map purchases. When you buy the app, all necessary maps and information for the current year are included.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.03 — 2026-07-21

Updated for iOS 26.5.
Updated shuttle companies.
Using Swift Package Manager rather than CocoaPods.
Updated links to USGS gauging stations.
Updated to 2026 fishing regulations.

### 9.02 — 2026-06-06

Updated for iOS 26.5.
Using Swift Package Manager rather than CocoaPods.
Updated links to USGS gauging stations.
Updated to 2026 fishing regulations.

### 9.01 — 2025-03-25

Updated for iOS 18.3+.
Updated fishing regulations for the state of Montana and Yellowstone National Park.

### 7.05 — 2025-01-26

Updated for iOS 18.2.

### 7.04 — 2023-06-03

1. Updated fishing regulation for Yellowstone National Park to the 2023 version now that they're available.
2. Updated icons.
3. Corrected locations of a few markers.

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