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Fishing Access Site on the Bighorn River

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Big Horn FAS - Looking upstream at Big Horn FAS.

Big Horn FAS - Big Horn FAS parking area. Big Horn FAS - Tent campsite at Big Horn FAS. Big Horn FAS  - Fishermen at Big Horn FAS. Big Horn FAS - Boat ramp at Big Horn FAS. Big Horn FAS - Big Horn FAS Big Horn FAS - Fishermen at Big Horn FAS Big Horn FAS - Fishing at Big Horn FAS.
 
Open: Jan 1—Dec 31
Size: 112 acres
Elevation: 3074 ft
Nearest Town: Lodge Grass

Heavily used by outfitters. Termination point for upper river floaters.

Bighorn Fishing Access Site is located on the Bighorn River 72 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face down stream.

Directions
Directions

5.7 miles south of St. Xavier (no services) on Hwy 313.   (Lat 45.415,  Lng  -107.786)

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Weapons - Shotgun Only
Shotgun only during established waterfowl and upland game bird seasons.
Stay Limit
Maximum stay of 7 days allowed.
Vehicle Length
Site is accessible.
Activities
Activities
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Picnicking
Boat Services
Boat Services
  • Ramp (Concrete) - Two ramps available.
Campground
Campground
  • Primitive Campsite
Picnic Site
Picnic Site
  • Fire Ring
  • Picnic Table
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
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