Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:10 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 (89% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Petty Creek
| Location | Lothrop, Montana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Petty Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.991127, -114.445406 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Missoula |
Petty Creek is a public boat launch providing access to Petty Creek in Lothrop, Montana at coordinates 46.99113, -114.44541. Data published by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP).
Petty Creek is a public boat launch on Petty Creek in Lothrop, Missoula 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 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Lothrop • public launch in Missoula • fishing access on Petty Creek • Montana boat launch
Explore more boat launches across Montana
Buying or selling a boat?
Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Petty Creek
Is Petty Creek free to use?
Yes, Petty Creek is a public boat launch with free access in Lothrop, Montana.
What water does Petty Creek access?
Petty Creek provides boat launch access to Petty Creek in Lothrop, Montana.
How do I get to Petty Creek?
Petty Creek is located at coordinates 46.991127, -114.445406 in Lothrop, Montana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Get Directions
Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:
Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 10.8 mi of Petty Creek, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.