🌊 Bighorn River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
World-class trout tailwater
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🌊 Canyon Ferry Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
Helena area rainbow trout
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🌊 Flathead Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingCourtesy Dock
Managed by State
Largest natural freshwater lake in western US
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🌊 Fort Peck Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by Army Corps
Walleye and northern pike
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🌊 Fresno Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
North central MT
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🌊 Georgetown Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Forest Service
High mountain lake, kokanee
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🌊 Hauser Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
Missouri River reservoir
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🌊 Holter Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
Gates of the Mountains area
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🌊 Hungry Horse Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
South Fork Flathead
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🌊 Lake Elwell
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
Marias River, walleye
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🌊 Lake Koocanusa
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Kootenai River reservoir
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🌊 Missouri River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by City
Trout fishing below dams
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🌊 Nelson Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation
NE Montana walleye
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🌊 Whitefish Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by City
Glacier country recreation
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🌊 Yellowstone River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Blue-ribbon trout stream
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Frequently Asked Questions — Boat Ramps in Montana
How many public boat ramps are in Montana? ▼
RampFinder lists 81 public boat ramps in Montana, including 78 free launches. We continuously add new ramps as we discover them.
Are there free boat ramps in Montana? ▼
Yes! 78 of our 81 listed ramps in Montana are completely free to use. Many are maintained by county, city, or state agencies.
What are the most popular fishing waters in Montana? ▼
The most popular waters with boat ramps include , Georgetown Lake, Flathead Lake, Lake Elwell, Bighorn River. Each offers public launch access for fishing and recreation.
Do I need a permit to launch a boat in Montana? ▼
Requirements vary by location. Some ramps are free, while state parks typically require entry fees. Always check local regulations. Many Army Corps of Engineers and municipal ramps are free to the public.