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You are able to put your name on the list the day before your float, so I’d recommend having someone in your party head up to Camp Baker around 24 hours prior to your float to secure a prime spot for the following day. Registration – On the morning of your float you will be briefed on the rules and regulations by a park ranger inside of the Ranger Station located at Camp Baker State Park. Good camping equipment is key for a comfortable float. In this blog post, I’ll share a few tips and tactics to help you make the most of your Smith River permit (If you’re one of the lucky ones that draws, that is!). Be sure to have the exact amount needed in cash on the morning of your float as they do not accept card payments. When the rest of your party arrives at Camp Baker, you will spend the night at the campground there before launching the following morning. The article and trip were made possible by the generous support of Hatch Adventures – Give them a shout if you are planning your Smith River trip! You are able to put your name on the list the day before your float, so I’d recommend having someone in your party head up to Camp Baker around 24 hours prior to your float to secure a prime spot for the following day. Launching order is based on a first come first serve basis as there will be other groups launching on the same day as you. I have rented rafts from. Late July and August are generally too low for floating. Below is a list of specific gear items to make your trip more enjoyable. Montana’s Smith River is one of the state’s most valuable resources and is home to some of the most unique scenery in the west. While you’re on your float, be sure to keep an eye out for them as they can produce some of the best fishing of the trip. On the morning of your float you will be briefed on the rules and regulations by a park ranger inside of the Ranger Station located at Camp Baker State Park. The Smith float is a permit-only float within the Montana Smith River State Park, and is accessible only by non-motorized watercraft. It’s tightly regulated and Montana State Parks sends roughly 5,000 boaters down the river every year. I have floated the Smith in early June and experienced phenomenal fishing, and also floated it in mid-May and experienced very slow fishing. Montana is known for it’s unpredictable weather, and you’ll want to be prepared for the worst. If you’d like to bring more rods, no problem. The permit process allows visitors a quality, multi-day float in relative solitude. The smith river is home to a large population of black bears depending on the time of year that you float, and bear-proof food storage is required by Montana State Parks throughout the duration of your float. The stretch of river you will be floating is 56 miles long and will take two-three days at the very minimum. I’d recommend keeping an eye on the forecast the week prior to your float, and planning accordingly from there. If a float must begin on this section, put in at the Smith River Access Site and float the nine miles to Camp Baker. The Smith River is home to rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout, along with the occasional whitefish. In addition to this, each floater is required to pay a launch fee before floating. Below is a list of specific gear items to make your trip more enjoyable. Proper Clothing – Montana is known for it’s unpredictable weather, and you’ll want to be prepared for the worst. Important Dates – 2020. The stretch of river you will be floating is 56 miles long and will take two-three days at the very minimum. While fishing can be an incredibly fun and exciting aspect of floating the Smith River, it’s also about so much more than that. (Three or four season tent, treated down sleeping bag, sleeping pad, camp pillow, dry bag for storage. If you find yourself planning a Smith River float in 2020, you’ll want to make sure you are well equipped with the best gear possible. Details here. Just be sure to put a padlock on them at night before you hit the hay. ), (waterproof matches, lighter X5, fire starting log, kindling, fire wood – wood can be very hard to find along the Smith River and in it’s campsites.). If you do choose to rent from Hatch Adventures, all boats are equipped with YETI coolers and dry boxes. Keep in mind that you will be at least two days of floating away from civilization at the very minimum, so bringing a high-quality reliable raft is a must. – The duration of your float depends on how many miles you intend to float each day. This article was written by flylords contributor Calvin Connor – check out his work on IG! Raft – A good raft is the most important piece of gear you’ll need for the Smith. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. © 2020 CSWW Inc. All Rights Reserved. The fee is $25 for Montana residents and $75 for nonresidents. The Smith River is one of Montana’s most sought-after outdoor recreation experiences. The Smith River is so popular that a permit is required to float it. Drift through ancient redwoods on a mellow, family-friendly float, or experience world-class whitewater boating, all on one of the cleanest rivers in North America. I’d recommend keeping an eye on the forecast the week prior to your float, and planning accordingly from there. The Smith float is a permit-only float within the Montana Smith River State Park, and is accessible only by non-motorized watercraft. Packing a good layering system is key for an enjoyable and safe float down the Smith. I would encourage anyone who has floated the Smith River to share their experience with others, and oppose this mining project while advocating for this incredible resource. Put in for a permit, cross your fingers, knock on wood, and you just might draw! A majority of the river flows through private land and floaters must camp at designated sites. I would recommend bringing a wide range of flies from nymphs, dries, and streamers. Additionally, this is when you will pick your designated campsites along the river. ), (fleece pullover, sweatshirt X2, fleece pants, wool socks X5. Floating Montana’s Smith River will give you an appreciation for wild places and the fish and wildlife that inhabit them. weight-forward or floating fly line. How long is the Smith River Float? (merino wool, tee shirts, athletic shirts. Montana’s Smith River is currently in the crosshairs of a large proposed copper mine that if approved, would be located just above the headwaters of the precious river, landscape, and ecosystem. Each campsite has its own designated latrine within a short walking distance of camp. 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