Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:40 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 (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: General Custer
| Location | Foster, Montana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bighorn River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.926424, -107.578601 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Big Horn |
General Custer is a public boat launch providing access to Bighorn River in Foster, Montana at coordinates 45.92642, -107.57860. Data published by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP).
General Custer is a public boat launch on Bighorn River in Foster, Big Horn 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 4 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About General Custer
Is General Custer free to use?
Yes, General Custer is a public boat launch with free access in Foster, Montana.
What water does General Custer access?
General Custer provides boat launch access to Bighorn River in Foster, Montana.
How do I get to General Custer?
General Custer is located at coordinates 45.926424, -107.578601 in Foster, 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 General Custer includes 4 other public boat ramps within 12.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.