Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:06 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 (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Russell Gates Memorial
| Location | Montana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Blackfoot River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.023443, -113.306037 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Missoula |
Russell Gates Memorial is a public boat launch providing access to Blackfoot River in Montana at coordinates 47.02344, -113.30604. Data published by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP).
Russell Gates Memorial is a public boat launch on Blackfoot River in 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Russell Gates Memorial
Is Russell Gates Memorial free to use?
Yes, Russell Gates Memorial is a public boat launch with free access in Montana.
What water does Russell Gates Memorial access?
Russell Gates Memorial provides boat launch access to Blackfoot River in Montana.
How do I get to Russell Gates Memorial?
Russell Gates Memorial is located at coordinates 47.023443, -113.306037 in 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 Russell Gates Memorial includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.