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Fishing Access Site Logo Russell Gates Memorial

Fishing Access Site on the Blackfoot River

Moderate AccessibilityModerate Accessibility

 
 

 
Open: Jan 1 - Dec 31
Size: 41 acres
Elevation: 3865 ft
Nearest Town: Seeley Lake

Russell Gates Memorial Fishing Access Site is located on the Blackfoot River 40 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face downstream.  Scotty Brown Bridge is the next access site upstream from Russell Gates Memorial. 

Directions
Directions

34 miles east of Bonner on Hwy 200.
(Lat 47.023, Lng -113.306)

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Weapons Discharge Prohibited
Discharge of weapons prohibited in any developed recreation site.
Stay Limit
Maximum stay of 7 days allowed.
Vehicle Length
Trailer Length is 25 ft.
Activities
Activities
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating - non-motorized - Non-motorized watercraft only for the Blackfoot River and its tributaries.
Boat Services
Boat Services
  • Ramp (Gravel)
Campground
Campground
  • Primitive Campsite
Sanitation/Water
Sanitation/Water
  • Drinking Water
  • Moderate Accessibility
    Toilet
Fees
Fees
FAS Camping
$12.00
Without fishing license
FAS Camping Fee
$7.00
With Fishing License
Jan 1 - Dec 31