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Bell Crossing Fishing Access Site

Montana FWP fishing access site on the Bitterroot River.

Listed under Picnic spots · Hiking trails · River access & fishing · Boating & floating · Wildlife & bird watching

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Bell Crossing
Photo from myfwp.mt.gov

About this place

Montana’s FAS Program provides public access to high quality waters for angling, boating, rafting, and other recreation opportunities. In addition, fishing access sites are often popular areas for hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, bird watching, picnicking, etc.

Practical information

Town
Other towns
Arrival
1.5 miles north of Victor on Hwy 93, then 0.5 miles east on Route 370 (Bell Crossing Road).
Parking
The department may designate and sign individual parking spaces or groups of parking spaces for vehicle parking, boat trailer parking, day use parking, and registered camper parking at public use sites. Parking outside of these designated, signed parking spaces is prohibited.
Route surface
Ramp (Gravel)
Fees
Conservation License - MT Resident $8.00 Conservation License - MT Resident Senior 62+ $4.00 Conservation License - MT Resident Youth 12-17 $4.00 Conservation License - Nonresident $10.00
Hours
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Dogs
Domestic animals (e.g., pets) within a developed area must be physically restrained or on a leash no greater than eight feet in length at all times.
Use rules
Weapons Discharge Restriction Discharge of weapons is allowed for hunting purposes only. Target practice or sighting-in of weapons is not allowed. Open during established hunting seasons for waterfowl, upland game bird, turkey, big game and predator hunting.
Managed by
State agency

Activities

  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rafting
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Hiking
  • Bird watching
  • Picnicking