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Fishing Access Site on the Clark Fork River

Difficult AccessibilityDifficult Accessibility

 
 

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Open: Jan 1 - Dec 31
Size: 43 acres
Elevation: 2963 ft
Nearest Town: Missoula

Access to the river is difficult.

Natural Pier Fishing Access Site is located on the Clark Fork River 174 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face downstream.  Petty Creek is the next access site upstream from Natural Pier. 

Directions
Directions

26 miles west of Missoula on I-90 to Exit 75, south then west for 1 mile on frontage road.
(Lat 47.015, Lng -114.507)

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Drought Restriction
Dip sites will be used on calmer water in nearby sections of the river. Fire personel will be stationed at these sites to advise recreationists about the fire suppression work and the presence of helicopters on the river. Boaters using the river should be cautious and must pull over when instructed by fire personel. Boats should pull to the side of the river until the dip is completed, stay close together, and listen to instructions. Those using fishing access sites along the Clark Fork must also keep boat ramps and launch sites clear of vehicles and open for fire crew use.
Weapons Discharge Prohibited
Discharge of weapons prohibited.
Vehicle Length
Trailer/RV not recommended.
Activities
Activities
  • Fishing
Facilities
Facilities
  • No Facilities Available