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Fishing Access Site on the Madison River

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Varney Bridge FAS - Varney Bridge fishing access site.

Madison River - Outide Ennis, Montana, rock riprap stabilizes the near bank, opposite bank lined with red-twigged dogwood, willows, and tall cottonwoods
 
Open: Jan 1—Dec 31
Size: 221 acres
Elevation: 5135 ft
Nearest Town: Ennis

Varney Bridge Fishing Access Site is located on the Madison River 60 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face down stream. McAtee Bridge is the next access site up stream from Varney Bridge. Eight Mile Ford is the next site down stream from Varney Bridge. Varney Bridge is one of 15 FWP managed sites on the Madison River. The Madison River is a tributary of the Missouri River.

Directions
Directions

1 mile west of Ennis on Hwy 287, then 10 miles south on County Road.   (Lat 45.229,  Lng  -111.752)

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Weapons Restriction
Discharge of weapons restricted.
Stay Limit
Maximum stay of 7 days allowed.
Vehicle Length
Trailer Length is 20ft.
Activities
Activities
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Camping
Boat Services
Boat Services
  • Ramp (Concrete)
Campground
Campground
  • Primitive Campsite
Sanitation/Water
Sanitation/Water
  • Easy Accessibility
    Toilet
Fees
Fees
FAS Camping
$12.00
Without fishing license
FAS Camping Fee
$7.00
With Fishing License
Jan 1–Dec 31
Arctic Grayling. © 2005 Craig Hergert
 


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