Boat Launch Finder
Boat Launches in Montana
Public boat launches across Montana, on a map, with the water each one sits on.
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Launching a boat in Montana
Angling Hubs maps 268 boat launches in Montana across 85 named waters. 267 are public access, and 1 are semi-private, so access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders. Every launch on this page carries its coordinates, so you can route to the ramp rather than to the lake.
Busiest waters in Montana
- Yellowstone River (33)
- Flathead Lake (23)
- Missouri River (20)
- Clark Fork River (18)
- Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Reservoir (14)
- Madison River (12)
- Missouri River - Fort Peck Lake (11)
- Big Hole River (8)
- Jefferson River (8)
- Bighorn River (7)
- Blackfoot River (7)
- Kootenai River - Lake Koocanusa (7)
Common questions about Montana boat launches
- How many public boat launches are there in Montana?
- Angling Hubs maps 268 boat launches in Montana across 85 named waters. 267 are public access and 1 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.
- Which waters in Montana have the most boat launches?
- By mapped launch count: Yellowstone River (33), Flathead Lake (23), Missouri River (20), Clark Fork River (18) and Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Reservoir (14). Counts are the number of separate ramps on each water, not the number of lanes.
- Is there a fee to use boat launches in Montana?
- Launch fees are set by whoever manages the ramp, and Angling Hubs does not hold fee data for Montana yet, so check the managing agency or marina before you tow. Ramps marked semi-private may also require a permit or membership.
Launch data from the USGS National Boat Ramps dataset, released into the public domain (CC0). Confirm ramp conditions, fees, and seasonal access locally before you launch.
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