Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:28 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 — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Fort Shaw
| Location | Fort Shaw, Montana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Sun River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.513759, -111.815332 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cascade |
Fort Shaw is a public boat launch providing access to Sun River in Fort Shaw, Montana at coordinates 47.51376, -111.81533. Data published by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP).
Fort Shaw is a public boat launch on Sun River in Fort Shaw, Cascade 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 2 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Shaw
Is Fort Shaw free to use?
Yes, Fort Shaw is a public boat launch with free access in Fort Shaw, Montana.
What water does Fort Shaw access?
Fort Shaw provides boat launch access to Sun River in Fort Shaw, Montana.
How do I get to Fort Shaw?
Fort Shaw is located at coordinates 47.513759, -111.815332 in Fort Shaw, 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
The area surrounding Fort Shaw includes 2 other public boat ramps within 15.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.