Big Hole River
The undammed Big Hole loops north from the Beaverhead Mountains past Wisdom, around the Pioneer Mountains past Wise River and Glen, then east to meet the Beaverhead at Twin Bridges.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Big Hole River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 153 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Skinner Lake on the Continental Divide, Beaverhead County, Montana |
| Mouth | Joins the Beaverhead near Twin Bridges to form the Jefferson |
| State | Montana |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Big Hole River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Montana: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks ↗
Facts from Big Hole River (Wikipedia) ↗