FAS Whitebird Fishing Access Site

Weapons closure in developed areas.

Special Notices & Closures 

  1. Site Closure - Partial Due to damaged decking and substructure, the bridge spanning Whitebird creek leading to Whitebird FAS is unsafe for vehicular travel. This is the only public access to Whitebird FAS for motor vehicles. The site will remain open to walk-in users. FWP is identifying repair solutions and hopes to re-open the site to motor vehicles again. Until bridge repairs are completed the site will remain walk-in.
  2. 12/23/2025 - 

    Until further notice

Region 5
Waterbody: Stillwater River
Latitude/Longitude: 45.57523 -109.33702
Size: 22.7 acres
Elevation: 3,772 ft
Open: Jan 1 to Dec 31
Directions:
5.9 miles south of Columbus on Hwy 78.

 Location Map

  1. Weapons - Archery, Shotgun Only
  2. Weapons Discharge Restriction Open during established seasons to archery and/or shotgun
  3. Stay Limit Maximum stay of 7 days
Title Description Fee
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
FAS Camping Without Valid Fishing License $18.00
FAS Camping With Valid Fishing License $12.00
Facilities
Toilet
Primitive Campsite
Ramp (Gravel)
ADA Accessibility
Difficult Accessibility
Boating - non-motorized
Camping
Fishing
Hunting