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Life jacket rulesFishing piers in Columbia Falls, MT
We list 3 fishing piers within 16 miles of Columbia Falls. These piers and fishing docks are open to the public. Fees and license rules depend on who runs the pier and which state it is in. 9 more are within 50 miles.
- 6.5 mi
Paul's Memorial Fishing Access
Columbia Falls - 7.8 mi
Blankenship Bridge Boat Launch
Columbia Falls - 11 mi
Glacier Rim River Access
Columbia Falls - 19 mi
Graves Bay Boat Launch
Bigfork - 21 mi
- 21 mi
Ashley Creek Pond
Kalispell - 22 mi
- 22 mi
- 24 mi
Loon Lake Fishing Access
Bigfork - 31 mi
Swan Lake Boat Launch
Bigfork - 32 mi
Ashley Lake Boat Launch
Kalispell - 32 mi
Polebridge River Access
Whitefish
Boat ramps near Columbia Falls
- Abbot Bay Boat Launch Columbia Falls, 2.2 mi
- Doris Point Boat Launch Columbia Falls, 4.1 mi
- Riverside Boat Ramp Columbia Falls, 10 mi
- Murray Bay boat launch Columbia Falls, 10 mi
- Whitefish City Beach Boat Ramp Whitefish, 18 mi
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Ramp etiquetteFishing piers in Columbia Falls: questions and answers
Is there fishing piers in Columbia Falls?
Within 16 miles of Columbia Falls we list 3 fishing piers: Paul's Memorial Fishing Access, Blankenship Bridge Boat Launch and Glacier Rim River Access.
What other fishing piers are near Columbia Falls?
Within 50 miles: Graves Bay Boat Launch (Bigfork, 19 miles), Sportsman's Bridge Fishing Access (Bigfork, 21 miles), Ashley Creek Pond (Kalispell, 21 miles), South Shore River and Reservior Acess (Bigfork, 22 miles) and Kearney Rapids Boat Launch (West 2) (Bigfork, 22 miles).
Is a fishing license required at the piers near Columbia Falls?
Usually yes. Check the Montana wildlife agency for exemptions before you fish near Columbia Falls.
For a trip from Columbia Falls, our guide Fishing from a pier: what to know covers the basics, and the map finds more. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in Columbia Falls, MT.