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Fishing Access Site on the Jefferson River

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Cardwell Bridge FAS - Cardwell Bridge FAS on the Jefferson River.

Jefferson River, Aerial View - Low water exposing rocky spine in the riverbed
 
Open: Jan 1—Dec 31
Size: 6 acres
Elevation: 4278 ft
Nearest Town: Whitehall

Cardwell Bridge Fishing Access Site is located on the Jefferson River 36 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face down stream. Mayflower Bridge is the next access site up stream from Cardwell Bridge. Lewis & Clark Caverns is the next site down stream from Cardwell Bridge. Cardwell Bridge is one of 11 FWP managed sites on the Jefferson River. The Jefferson River is a tributary of the Missouri River.

Directions
Directions

1 mile south of Cardwell on Secondary 359.   (Lat 45.854,  Lng  -111.951)

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Weapons Discharge Prohibited
Discharge of weapons prohibited.
Vehicle Length
Trailer Length is 20ft.
Activities
Activities
  • Boating
  • Fishing
Boat Services
Boat Services
  • Ramp (Dirt)
  • Ramp (Gravel)
Sanitation/Water
Sanitation/Water
  • Difficult Accessibility
    Toilet
Arctic Grayling. © 2005 Craig Hergert
 


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