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Lake guide

Ramps

Hellgate Boat RampHellgate Campground, Canyon Ferry Road, Helena MT 59602 · USBR Montana Area Office · east-shore mid-lake principal launch, two ramps, open to all boats, day-use fee; low-water access degrades below ~3,787 ft. verified live 2026-06-10.

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Silos Recreation Area Boat RampsSilos Road, Townsend MT 59644 · USBR Montana Area Office · south-end (Townsend) launch cluster, five public ramps, daily/seasonal fee, open to all boats; drawdown-sensitive shallow south arm. verified live 2026-06-10.

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Yacht Basin Boat RampUSBR Montana Area Office · north-end (dam) launch, free public ramp open to all boats; closest launch to Helena. verified live 2026-06-10.

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Goose Bay Marina Boat Ramp300 Goose Bay Ln, Townsend MT 59644 · Private marina · public launch on the east shore (Hwy 284) southeast quadrant, deep-water bay open to all boats, non-camper fee $10/day; non-motorized free. verified live 2026-06-10.

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Charts

Depth chartUSBR 1997 Sedimentation Survey (PDF)

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Contact & rules

Canyon Ferry Field Office (USBR)(406) 475-3921 · 7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena MT 59602

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Canyon Ferry Lake — Recreation.govUSBR Montana Area Office rules & park regulations

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Boating & yacht clubs

Canyon Ferry Yacht ClubFounded ~1975, hosts the Montana Cup Regatta & State Sailing Championships (established 1977), PHRF and one-design racing, based at Kim's Marina

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Go Sail MontanaASA-certified sailing school; instruction and rentals across Montana lakes including Canyon Ferry

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About Canyon Ferry Lake

Canyon Ferry Lake is a 35,180-acre reservoir in Montana, completed in 1954, managed by USBR Montana Area Office. Live pool elevation comes from USBR's RISE catalog. Public launches include Hellgate Boat Ramp, Silos Recreation Area Boat Ramps, and Yacht Basin Boat Ramp. Active sailing clubs include Canyon Ferry Yacht Club and Go Sail Montana.

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