North 40 Fly Shop eMagazine APRIL 2017 | Page 12

START. CAMP BAKER - 0 MILES • Boat launch for the Smith River float • Features basic camping facilities • You are welcome to camp here the night before your float • You must check in with the ranger before launching your boats CAMP BAKER “ I’VE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO FLOAT THE SMITH RIVER IN MONTANA QUITE A FEW TIMES....” 1. SPRING CREEK - 4 MILES • This is the first campground of the float • This is a skinny section of the river with lots of boulders • If you want to spend time fishing the upper 4 mile section later in the day, you will most likely have the evening hatch all to yourself LOWER SPRING CREEK 4 MILES 0 MILES SPRING CREEK CAMP BAKER 12 13