Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe list 3 fishing piers within 16 miles of Billings. 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.
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquette
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesWithin 16 miles of Billings we list 3 fishing piers: East Bridge, South Hills and Duck Creek Bridge.
Within 50 miles: Buffalo Mirage (Laurel, 20 miles), Gritty Stone (Lockwood, 22 miles), Homestead Isle (Laurel, 22 miles), Voyagers Rest (Lockwood, 23 miles) and Voyagers Rest Fishing Access Site (Lockwood, 23 miles).
Yes, in most cases. Montana treats pier fishing like shore fishing, so bring a valid license.
Read Fishing from a pier: what to know first, then compare options on the map. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in Billings, MT.