Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:57 PM
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (88% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Cardwell Bridge
| Location | Jefferson Island, Montana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Jefferson River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.853842, -111.950935 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Madison |
Cardwell Bridge is a public boat launch providing access to Jefferson River in Jefferson Island, Montana at coordinates 45.85384, -111.95094. Data published by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP).
Cardwell Bridge is a public boat launch on Jefferson River in Jefferson Island, Madison County, Montana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardwell Bridge
Is Cardwell Bridge free to use?
Yes, Cardwell Bridge is a public boat launch with free access in Jefferson Island, Montana.
What water does Cardwell Bridge access?
Cardwell Bridge provides boat launch access to Jefferson River in Jefferson Island, Montana.
How do I get to Cardwell Bridge?
Cardwell Bridge is located at coordinates 45.853842, -111.950935 in Jefferson Island, Montana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
5 additional boat launches are located within 12.8 mi of Cardwell Bridge, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.