BUFFALO FORK AB LAVA CREEK, NR MORAN, WY
USGS 13011900 · Wyoming · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
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USGS 13011900 · Wyoming · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 6:45 PM MDT to Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST; ranging 156 to 214 ft³/s; latest 168 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) | Water temp (°F) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST | 168 | 0.93 | 39 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM MST | 172 | 0.94 | 39.2 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST | 178 | 0.96 | 39 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM MST | 181 | 0.97 | 38.8 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM MST | 184 | 0.98 | 37.9 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM MST | 181 | 0.97 | 37 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM MST | 181 | 0.97 | 36 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM MST | 184 | 0.98 | 34.9 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM MST | 184 | 0.98 | 34.2 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM MST | 187 | 0.99 | 33.8 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM MST | 187 | 0.99 | 33.8 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM MST | 191 | 1 | 34 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM MST | 191 | 1 | 34.3 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM MST | 191 | 1 | 34.9 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM MST | 191 | 1 | 35.2 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM MST | 191 | 1 | 35.8 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM MST | 184 | 0.98 | 36.3 | 168–209 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM MST | 181 | 0.97 | 36.9 | 168–209 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM MST | 178 | 0.96 | 37.4 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM MST | 175 | 0.95 | 37.9 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM MST | 175 | 0.95 | 38.5 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM MST | 175 | 0.95 | 39 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM MST | 178 | 0.96 | 39.4 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM MST | 181 | 0.97 | 39.9 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM MST | 184 | 0.98 | 40.3 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM MST | 187 | 0.99 | 40.6 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM MST | 187 | 0.99 | 40.8 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM MST | 191 | 1 | 40.6 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM MST | 194 | 1.01 | 40.1 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM MST | 194 | 1.01 | 39.6 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM MST | 194 | 1.01 | 38.3 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM MST | 191 | 1 | 37.2 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM MST | 194 | 1.01 | 36.3 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM MST | 194 | 1.01 | 36 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM MST | 197 | 1.02 | 36 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM MST | 197 | 1.02 | 36.3 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM MST | 194 | 1.01 | 36.5 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM MST | 197 | 1.02 | 36.9 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM MST | 197 | 1.02 | 37.2 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM MST | 194 | 1.01 | 37.8 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM MST | 194 | 1.01 | 38.3 | 170–211 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM MST | 191 | 1 | 38.8 | 170–211 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM MST | 191 | 1 | 39.4 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM MST | 187 | 0.99 | 39.7 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM MST | 187 | 0.99 | 40.3 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM MST | 187 | 0.99 | 41 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM MST | 187 | 0.99 | 41.5 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM MST | 191 | 1 | 42.1 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM MST | 194 | 1.01 | 42.4 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM MST | 194 | 1.01 | 42.6 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM MST | 194 | 1.01 | 42.6 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM MST | 197 | 1.02 | 42.3 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM MST | 197 | 1.02 | 41.9 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM MST | 200 | 1.03 | 41 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM MST | 200 | 1.03 | 39.7 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM MST | 200 | 1.03 | 38.8 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM MST | 200 | 1.03 | 38.5 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM MST | 200 | 1.03 | 38.3 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM MST | 200 | 1.03 | 38.5 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 38.7 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 38.8 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 39.2 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 39.4 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 39.7 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 39.9 | 166–216 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 40.3 | 166–216 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 40.6 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 40.8 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 41 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 41.2 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 41.4 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM MST | 210 | 1.06 | 41.4 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM MST | 210 | 1.06 | 41.5 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM MST | 210 | 1.06 | 41.9 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM MST | 210 | 1.06 | 41.9 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM MST | 214 | 1.07 | 41.7 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM MST | 214 | 1.07 | 41.5 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM MST | 214 | 1.07 | 41.4 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM MST | 214 | 1.07 | 41 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM MST | 214 | 1.07 | 40.6 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM MST | 214 | 1.07 | 40.5 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM MST | 214 | 1.07 | 40.3 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM MST | 210 | 1.06 | 40.5 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM MST | 214 | 1.07 | 40.6 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM MST | 210 | 1.06 | 40.8 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM MST | 210 | 1.06 | 41 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM MST | 210 | 1.06 | 41.2 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 41.4 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 41.4 | 164–216 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 41.5 | 164–216 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 41.7 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 41.9 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 42.1 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 42.3 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 42.3 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 42.4 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 42.4 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 42.4 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 42.4 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 42.3 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 41.7 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 41.4 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 41 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 40.8 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 40.6 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 40.5 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM MST | 207 | 1.05 | 40.6 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 40.6 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 40.8 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 40.8 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 41 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM MST | 204 | 1.04 | 41.2 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MST | 200 | 1.03 | 41.4 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 41.5 | 166–218 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 41.7 | 166–218 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 42.1 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 42.3 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 42.4 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 42.6 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 43.2 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 43.3 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 43.7 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM MDT | 197 | 1.02 | 43.7 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM MDT | 197 | 1.02 | 43.5 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM MDT | 197 | 1.02 | 42.8 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 42.1 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 41.2 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 40.5 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 39.7 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 39.6 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 39.4 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 39.2 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 39.2 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 39.4 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM MDT | 191 | 1 | 39.6 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM MDT | 191 | 1 | 39.7 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM MDT | 191 | 1 | 39.9 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM MDT | 191 | 1 | 39.9 | 165–226 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM MDT | 187 | 0.99 | 39.9 | 165–226 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM MDT | 187 | 0.99 | 39.9 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM MDT | 187 | 0.99 | 39.9 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM MDT | 184 | 0.98 | 40.1 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM MDT | 184 | 0.98 | 40.1 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM MDT | 184 | 0.98 | 40.5 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM MDT | 187 | 0.99 | 40.6 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM MDT | 187 | 0.99 | 40.8 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM MDT | 187 | 0.99 | 41 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM MDT | 191 | 1 | 40.6 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 39.9 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 38.7 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM MDT | 191 | 1 | 37.8 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM MDT | 191 | 1 | 36.7 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 36.1 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM MDT | 194 | 1.01 | 35.8 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM MDT | 197 | 1.02 | 35.8 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 35.8 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 36 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM MDT | 200 | 1.03 | 36.1 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM MDT | 197 | 1.02 | 36.7 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM MDT | 187 | 0.99 | 37 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM MDT | 181 | 0.97 | 37.4 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM MDT | 178 | 0.96 | 37.8 | 165–221 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM MDT | 172 | 0.94 | 38.3 | 165–221 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM MDT | 162 | 0.91 | 38.7 | 164–226 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM MDT | 159 | 0.9 | 38.8 | 164–226 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM MDT | 156 | 0.89 | 39.4 | 164–226 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM MDT | 159 | 0.9 | 39.7 | 164–226 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM MDT | 162 | 0.91 | 40.1 | 164–226 |
| Oct 29, 6:45 PM MDT | 165 | 0.92 | 40.3 | 164–226 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 6:45 PM MDT to Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST; ranging 33.8 to 43.7 °F; latest 39 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST | 39 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM MST | 39.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST | 39 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM MST | 38.8 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM MST | 37.9 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM MST | 37 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM MST | 36 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM MST | 34.9 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM MST | 34.2 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM MST | 33.8 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM MST | 33.8 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM MST | 34 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM MST | 34.3 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM MST | 34.9 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM MST | 35.2 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM MST | 35.8 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM MST | 36.3 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM MST | 36.9 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM MST | 37.4 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM MST | 37.9 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM MST | 38.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM MST | 39 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM MST | 39.4 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM MST | 39.9 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM MST | 40.6 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM MST | 40.8 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM MST | 40.6 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM MST | 40.1 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM MST | 39.6 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM MST | 38.3 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM MST | 37.2 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM MST | 36.3 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM MST | 36 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM MST | 36 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM MST | 36.3 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM MST | 36.5 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM MST | 36.9 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM MST | 37.2 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM MST | 37.8 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM MST | 38.3 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM MST | 38.8 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM MST | 39.4 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM MST | 39.7 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM MST | 41 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM MST | 41.5 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM MST | 41 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM MST | 39.7 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM MST | 38.8 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM MST | 38.5 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM MST | 38.3 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM MST | 38.5 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM MST | 38.7 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM MST | 38.8 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM MST | 39.2 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM MST | 39.4 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM MST | 39.7 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM MST | 39.9 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM MST | 40.6 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM MST | 40.8 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM MST | 41 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM MST | 41.2 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM MST | 41.4 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM MST | 41.4 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM MST | 41.5 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM MST | 41.5 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM MST | 41.4 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM MST | 41 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM MST | 40.6 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM MST | 40.5 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM MST | 40.3 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM MST | 40.5 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM MST | 40.6 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM MST | 40.8 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM MST | 41 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM MST | 41.2 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM MST | 41.4 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM MST | 41.4 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM MST | 41.5 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM MST | 41.4 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM MST | 41 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM MST | 40.8 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM MST | 40.6 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM MST | 40.5 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM MST | 40.6 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM MST | 40.6 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM MST | 40.8 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM MST | 40.8 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM MST | 41 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM MST | 41.2 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MST | 41.4 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MDT | 41.5 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM MDT | 41.7 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM MDT | 42.4 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM MDT | 42.6 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM MDT | 43.3 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM MDT | 43.7 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM MDT | 43.7 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM MDT | 43.5 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM MDT | 42.8 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM MDT | 41.2 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM MDT | 40.5 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM MDT | 39.7 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM MDT | 39.6 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM MDT | 39.4 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM MDT | 39.2 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM MDT | 39.2 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM MDT | 39.4 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM MDT | 39.6 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM MDT | 39.7 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM MDT | 39.9 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM MDT | 39.9 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM MDT | 39.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM MDT | 39.9 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM MDT | 39.9 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM MDT | 40.1 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM MDT | 40.1 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM MDT | 40.5 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM MDT | 40.6 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM MDT | 40.8 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM MDT | 41 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM MDT | 40.6 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM MDT | 39.9 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM MDT | 38.7 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM MDT | 37.8 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM MDT | 36.7 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM MDT | 36.1 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM MDT | 35.8 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM MDT | 35.8 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM MDT | 35.8 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM MDT | 36 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM MDT | 36.1 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM MDT | 36.7 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM MDT | 37 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM MDT | 37.4 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM MDT | 37.8 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM MDT | 38.3 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM MDT | 38.7 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM MDT | 38.8 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM MDT | 39.4 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM MDT | 39.7 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM MDT | 40.1 |
| Oct 29, 6:45 PM MDT | 40.3 |
Map of USGS gauge 13011900 and the river around it
Where BUFFALO FORK AB LAVA CREEK, NR MORAN, WY sits and our water's map point.
The agency list on file names no trout, salmon or steelhead here; these are the lines for coldwater fish if you are after them.
Under Wyoming's 65°F line. Water 39°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 40.3°F. That is under the 65°F above which Wyoming Game and Fish suggests keeping trout rather than releasing them. Water warms by afternoon: “Water temperatures are coolest in the morning, giving released trout the best chance of survival.” “Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor the water temperature.”
Fishing in the heatNormal for Nov 5: 168–209 ft³/s (middle half of 60 years of record). Now: 168 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 168 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 60 years of record (1966–2026): 10th 143, 25th 168, median 192, 75th 209, 90th 257 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 128 ft³/s, highest 344 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 (−8.7% 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.
Species the agency lists for Buffalo Fork: Snake River Cutthroat.
Source: Yellow streams (WGFD stream classification: Yellow, 50-299 lbs trout/mile) (Wyoming Game and Fish Department).
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)Cold water. Water 39°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)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 0.93 ft stage, 133 ft³/s at Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST (NWS gauge BFKW4; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 8:14 AM MST. Highest point: 1 ft, 153 ft³/s on Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 1 ft | 153 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 0.98 ft | 147 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 0.97 ft | 144 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 0.96 ft | 142 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 0.95 ft | 139 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 0.95 ft | 139 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 0.94 ft | 136 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 0.93 ft | 133 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 0.92 ft | 130 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 0.92 ft | 130 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 6:38 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.