Madison River near Norris MT
USGS 06041500 · Montana · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, dissolved oxygen
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USGS 06041500 · Montana · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, dissolved oxygen
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General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Steady · 24 h
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 8:45 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST; ranging 1,170 to 1,320 ft³/s; latest 1,280 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.3 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 44.6 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 44.8 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 44.2 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 44.1 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 43.5 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 41.9 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.8 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.3 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.1 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.1 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.1 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.1 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.3 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.3 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.5 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.6 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.8 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 41 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 41.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 41.9 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.4 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.8 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 44.2 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 45.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 45.9 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 45.5 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 44.6 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 43.3 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.1 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 41 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.5 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.5 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 40.8 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 41.2 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 41.5 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.1 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 44.4 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 45.3 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 45.7 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 45.5 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM MST | 1,230 | 4.04 | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 4.07 | 41.9 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.8 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.3 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.1 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.3 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.3 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.5 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.5 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.6 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 40.8 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 41 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 41.4 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 42.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 42.4 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.1 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.6 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 45.1 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 45.5 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 45.5 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 45 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.2 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.3 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM MST | 1,320 | 4.1 | 43.2 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM MST | 1,320 | 4.1 | 43.3 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 43.5 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 43.7 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 44.1 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 44.2 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.4 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.6 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.6 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.2 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM MST | 1,310 | 4.09 | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.5 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.3 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.2 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.2 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.2 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.3 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.5 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.7 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.9 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM MDT | 1,310 | 4.09 | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.4 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM MDT | 1,310 | 4.09 | 44.6 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.6 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.4 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.7 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 43.5 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 4.01 | 43 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 4.01 | 42.6 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 42.3 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 4.01 | 42.3 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 42.3 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 4.01 | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 4.01 | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 4.01 | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 4.01 | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 4.01 | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 42.3 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 42.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 42.6 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 43.2 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 43.7 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 44.1 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 44.6 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 44.6 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 44.1 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 43.5 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 43.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM MDT | 1,170 | 4 | 42.8 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM MDT | 1,230 | 4.04 | 42.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.3 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 41.9 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 41.9 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.3 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.4 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 42.6 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM MDT | 1,280 | 4.07 | 43.2 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM MDT | 1,290 | 4.08 | 43.7 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM MDT | 1,310 | 4.09 | 44.2 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 8:45 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST; ranging 40.1 to 45.9 °F; latest 43 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST | 43 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 PM MST | 43.3 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST | 44.8 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST | 44.1 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST | 40.8 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST | 40.1 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST | 40.1 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST | 40.1 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST | 40.1 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST | 40.5 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST | 40.6 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST | 40.8 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST | 41 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST | 41.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM MST | 45.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM MST | 45.9 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM MST | 45.5 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM MST | 43.3 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM MST | 41 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM MST | 40.5 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM MST | 40.5 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM MST | 40.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM MST | 40.8 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM MST | 41.2 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM MST | 41.5 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM MST | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM MST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM MST | 44.4 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM MST | 45.3 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM MST | 45.7 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM MST | 45.5 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM MST | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM MST | 40.8 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM MST | 40.1 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM MST | 40.5 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM MST | 40.5 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM MST | 40.6 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM MST | 40.8 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM MST | 41 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM MST | 41.4 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM MST | 43 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM MST | 44.1 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM MST | 45.1 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM MST | 45.5 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM MST | 45.5 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM MST | 45 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM MST | 43.3 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM MST | 43 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM MST | 43.2 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM MST | 43.3 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM MST | 43.7 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM MST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM MST | 44.1 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM MST | 44.4 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM MST | 44.6 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM MST | 44.2 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM MST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM MST | 43.3 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM MST | 43 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM MST | 43 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM MST | 43 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM MST | 43 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MST | 43 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MDT | 43.2 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM MDT | 43.3 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM MDT | 43.5 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM MDT | 43.7 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM MDT | 43.9 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM MDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM MDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM MDT | 44.6 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM MDT | 44.6 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM MDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM MDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM MDT | 43.7 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM MDT | 43.5 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM MDT | 43 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM MDT | 42.6 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM MDT | 42.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM MDT | 42.6 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM MDT | 43.7 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM MDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM MDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM MDT | 44.6 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM MDT | 44.6 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM MDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM MDT | 43.5 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM MDT | 42.8 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM MDT | 42.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM MDT | 41.9 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM MDT | 41.9 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM MDT | 42.4 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM MDT | 42.6 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM MDT | 43.7 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM MDT | 44.2 |
Map of USGS gauge 06041500 and the river around it
Where Madison River near Norris MT sits, with 4 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
USGS publishes no daily statistics for this gauge, so the reading is not compared with the record.
Steady over 24 hours (+0% discharge). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Under Montana FWP's 68°F line. Water 43°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 44.8°F. Montana FWP cites a study in which trout “caught and released from water with a temperature above 68 degrees F were far more likely to perish than those taken from cooler water.” Water warms through the day: “Fish in the cool morning hours.”
“Giving a hoot”, Montana Outdoors (July–August 2024) (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks) Drought and fishing (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks)Species the agency lists for Madison River: Arctic Grayling, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Common Carp, Longnose Dace, Longnose Sucker, Mottled Sculpin, Mountain Sucker, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Stonecat, Utah Chub, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, White Sucker, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout.
From our page for Madison River, on the same river as this gauge; the agency list is for the water, not this exact reach. Source: FISHMT :: Waterbody Details (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks).
Cold water. Water 43°F. NWS: “Cold shock can be just as severe and dangerous from water temperatures of 50-60°F (10-15°C) as it is from water at 35°F (2°C).” “Always wear a life jacket in and around the water.”
Cold Water Hazards and Safety (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Dissolved oxygen 10.1 mg/L at Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST; 7-day range 9.7–13.2 mg/L
Enough oxygen for coldwater fish: 10.1 mg/L meets the 6.5 mg/L EPA sets for coldwater fish (other life stages; eggs and fry need a 8 mg/L minimum).
Quality Criteria for Water 1986 (“Gold Book”): dissolved oxygen, Table 1; pH (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
The National Weather Service has no flood-stage gauge here, so no official flood category is shown.
Checked Nov 5, 7:55 PM MST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.