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about 153 miles

Big Hole River

The undammed Big Hole loops north from the Beaverhead Mountains past Wisdom, around the Pioneer Mountains past Wise River and Glen, then east to meet the Beaverhead at Twin Bridges.

N20 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Big Hole River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

LengthAbout 153 miles
SourceSkinner Lake on the Continental Divide, Beaverhead County, Montana
MouthJoins the Beaverhead near Twin Bridges to form the Jefferson
StateMontana

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Big Hole River in Montana, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Facts from Big Hole River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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