Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:13 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 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Sportsmans Bridge
| Location | Bigfork, Montana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Flathead River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 48.090714, -114.117399 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Flathead |
Sportsmans Bridge is a public boat launch providing access to Flathead River in Bigfork, Montana at coordinates 48.09071, -114.11740. Data published by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP).
Sportsmans Bridge is a public boat launch on Flathead River in Bigfork, Flathead 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 Sportsmans Bridge
Is Sportsmans Bridge free to use?
Yes, Sportsmans Bridge is a public boat launch with free access in Bigfork, Montana.
What water does Sportsmans Bridge access?
Sportsmans Bridge provides boat launch access to Flathead River in Bigfork, Montana.
How do I get to Sportsmans Bridge?
Sportsmans Bridge is located at coordinates 48.090714, -114.117399 in Bigfork, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.