Boat Ramps Nearby
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The life jacket rule for every paddler
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Laurel, MT
There are 4 places to launch a boat in Laurel. Another 8 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Laurel Fishing piers in Laurel
More boat ramps around Laurel
- 11 mi Duck Creek Slipway Billings Boat rampKayak launch
- 19 mi South Hills Billings Fishing pier
- 19 mi Bridger Red Lodge Fishing pier
- 21 mi Clarks Fork Yellowstone Red Lodge Fishing pier
- 22 mi Four Dances Natural Area Boat Ramp Billings Boat rampFree
- 23 mi East Bridge Billings Fishing pier
- 25 mi Fireman's Point Columbus Fishing pier
- 25 mi Lake Elmo State Park Boat Ramp Billings Boat rampFree
Launching in Laurel at a glance
| Fishing piers and access | 4 |
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Water you can reach from here: Yellowstone River, Duck Creek.
Full lists for Yellowstone River.
Montana rules to know
- Youths 13 and 14 need a Montana motorboat operator certificate (or approved course) or an adult 18 and older aboard to run a motorboat or personal watercraft over 10 hp; 12 and under need an adult aboard.
- All nonresident watercraft need a Vessel aquatic invasive species Prevention Pass before launching ($30 motorized, $10 non-motorized), plus inspection when entering the state.
For closures and rules check Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Heading out in Laurel? launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Laurel: questions and answers
How many boat launches are in Laurel, MT?
We list 4 launches in Laurel, including Bluewater Spring, Buffalo Mirage and Duck Creek Bridge. Another 8 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Laurel?
Duck Creek Slipway in Billings, about 11 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Is there a fishing pier in Laurel?
Yes: Bluewater Spring, Buffalo Mirage, Duck Creek Bridge and Homestead Isle.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Laurel?
The launches in Laurel give access to Yellowstone River and Duck Creek.
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