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Fishing Access Site on the Bitterroot River

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Poker Joe FAS - Poker Joe Fishing Access Site in Region Two

Poker Joe FAS - Poker Joe Fishing Access Site signs in Region Two. Bitterroot River, In Summer - Dropping flows exposing portions of riverbed
 
Open: Jan 1—Dec 31
Size: 12 acres
Elevation: 3228 ft
Nearest Town: Stevensville

Site is walk-in access only. Canoes/rafts can be hand launched from site.

Poker Joe Fishing Access Site is located on the Bitterroot River 28 miles from the mouth on the left hand side as you face down stream. Bass Creek is the next access site up stream from Poker Joe. Florence Bridge is the next site down stream from Poker Joe. Poker Joe is one of 13 FWP managed sites on the Bitterroot River. The Bitterroot River is a tributary of the Clark Fork River.

Directions
Directions

19 miles south of Missoula on Hwy 93, then east 1.5 miles on County Road.   (Lat 46.586,  Lng  -114.068)

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Site Closure
Site will be closed beginning July 7 while a new parking area and latrine are installed.
Weapons Restriction
Open to archery and waterfowl hunting only.
Vehicle Length
Trailer/RV not recommended.
Activities
Activities
  • Boating
  • Fishing
Boat Services
Boat Services
  • Ramp (unspecified)
Arctic Grayling. © 2005 Craig Hergert
 


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