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 (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Medicine River
| Location | Sun River, Montana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Sun River Valley Ditch |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.532591, -111.716278 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cascade |
Medicine River is a public boat launch providing access to Sun River Valley Ditch in Sun River, Montana at coordinates 47.53259, -111.71628. Data published by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP).
Medicine River is a public boat launch on Sun River Valley Ditch in Sun River, 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 3 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medicine River
Is Medicine River free to use?
Yes, Medicine River is a public boat launch with free access in Sun River, Montana.
What water does Medicine River access?
Medicine River provides boat launch access to Sun River Valley Ditch in Sun River, Montana.
How do I get to Medicine River?
Medicine River is located at coordinates 47.532591, -111.716278 in Sun River, 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 Medicine River includes 3 other public boat ramps within 12.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.