Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:56 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 (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Three Forks Ponds
| Location | Three Forks city, Montana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Francis Walbert Ditch |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.893349, -111.536707 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Gallatin |
Three Forks Ponds is a public boat launch providing access to Francis Walbert Ditch in Three Forks city, Montana at coordinates 45.89335, -111.53671. Data published by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP).
Three Forks Ponds is a public boat launch on Francis Walbert Ditch in Three Forks city, Gallatin 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 Three Forks Ponds
Is Three Forks Ponds free to use?
Yes, Three Forks Ponds is a public boat launch with free access in Three Forks city, Montana.
What water does Three Forks Ponds access?
Three Forks Ponds provides boat launch access to Francis Walbert Ditch in Three Forks city, Montana.
How do I get to Three Forks Ponds?
Three Forks Ponds is located at coordinates 45.893349, -111.536707 in Three Forks city, 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 9.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.