Boulder Creek at Maxville MT
USGS 12330000 · Montana · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 12330000 · Montana · reports discharge (live), gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 7:30 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Above normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 8:30 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:30 PM MST; ranging 29.5 to 34.2 ft³/s; latest 30.1 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:30 PM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 PM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM MST | 29.5 | 1.42 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM MST | 29.5 | 1.42 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM MST | 29.5 | 1.42 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM MST | 29.5 | 1.42 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM MST | 29.5 | 1.42 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 20–29 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 20–29 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM MST | 30.1 | 1.43 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM MST | 30.8 | 1.44 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–28 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–28 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM MST | 32.1 | 1.46 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM MST | 32.1 | 1.46 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM MST | 32.1 | 1.46 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM MST | 32.1 | 1.46 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM MST | 32.1 | 1.46 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM MST | 32.1 | 1.46 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM MST | 32.1 | 1.46 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM MST | 32.1 | 1.46 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM MST | 32.1 | 1.46 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 19–29 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 19–29 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–30 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM MST | 34.2 | 1.49 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM MST | 33.5 | 1.48 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM MST | 32.8 | 1.47 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM MST | 32.1 | 1.46 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MST | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–29 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM MDT | 30.8 | 1.44 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM MDT | 30.8 | 1.44 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM MDT | 32.1 | 1.46 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM MDT | 32.1 | 1.46 | 20–30 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM MDT | 31.4 | 1.45 | 20–30 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM MDT | 32.1 | 1.46 | 20–29 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM MDT | 32.1 | 1.46 | 20–29 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM MDT | 32.1 | 1.46 | 20–29 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM MDT | 32.1 | 1.46 | 20–29 |
Map of USGS gauge 12330000 and the river around it
Where Boulder Creek at Maxville MT sits.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Montana FWP uses are 66°F, 68°F and 73°F.
Species list not on file for this gauge. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: Montana fish stocking data · Montana fishing regulations.
Normal for Nov 5: 20–29 ft³/s (middle half of 85 years of record). Now: 30.1 ft³/s, above normal.
Above normal for this date. 30.1 ft³/s is between the 75th and 90th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 85 years of record (1940–2025): 10th 16, 25th 20, median 24, 75th 29, 90th 34 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 11 ft³/s, highest 53 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Steady over 24 hours (−2.3% 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.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (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)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.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 1.43 ft stage, 30 ft³/s at Nov 5, 6:30 PM MST (NWS gauge BMXM8; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 7:59 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.