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NORTH FORK SHOSHONE RIVER AT WAPITI, WY

USGS 06279940

Limited data: Normal flow for the date: no water temperature here

No water temperature here. The full view adds the NWS forecast.

Discharge: 195 ft³/s
Gauge height: 3.14 ft

Below normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage

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Discharge, last 7 days: readings, about hourly, newest first. USGS provisional data may be revised.
Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)
Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST	195	3.14
Nov 5, 7:15 PM MST	195	3.14
Nov 5, 6:15 PM MST	195	3.14
Nov 5, 5:15 PM MST	199	3.15
Nov 5, 4:15 PM MST	199	3.15
Nov 5, 3:15 PM MST	202	3.16
Nov 5, 2:15 PM MST	202	3.16
Nov 5, 1:15 PM MST	202	3.16
Nov 5, 12:15 PM MST	202	3.16
Nov 5, 11:15 AM MST	202	3.16
Nov 5, 10:15 AM MST	206	3.17
Nov 5, 9:15 AM MST	209	3.18
Nov 5, 8:15 AM MST	209	3.18
Nov 5, 7:15 AM MST	209	3.18
Nov 5, 6:15 AM MST	209	3.18
Nov 5, 5:15 AM MST	209	3.18
Nov 5, 4:15 AM MST	206	3.17
Nov 5, 3:15 AM MST	206	3.17
Nov 5, 2:15 AM MST	206	3.17
Nov 5, 1:15 AM MST	206	3.17
Nov 5, 12:15 AM MST	206	3.17
Nov 4, 11:15 PM MST	206	3.17
Nov 4, 10:15 PM MST	209	3.18
Nov 4, 9:15 PM MST	209	3.18
Nov 4, 8:15 PM MST	209	3.18
Nov 4, 7:15 PM MST	209	3.18
Nov 4, 6:15 PM MST	209	3.18

Reading Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST · checked 9:08 PM MST

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SOUTH FORK SHOSHONE RIVER AB BUFFALO BILL RES, WY

USGS 06281000

Caution: Low water: go quiet and stealthy

No water temperature here. The full view adds the NWS forecast.

Discharge: 104 ft³/s
Gauge height: 4.75 ft

Much below normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage

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Discharge, last 7 days: readings, about hourly, newest first. USGS provisional data may be revised.
Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)
Nov 5, 8:00 PM MST	104	4.75
Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST	99.9	4.74
Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST	104	4.75
Nov 5, 5:00 PM MST	107	4.76
Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST	115	4.78
Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST	111	4.77
Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST	107	4.76
Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST	107	4.76
Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST	111	4.77
Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST	107	4.76
Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST	119	4.79
Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST	119	4.79
Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST	119	4.79
Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST	119	4.79
Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST	124	4.8
Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST	124	4.8
Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST	124	4.8
Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST	124	4.8
Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST	124	4.8
Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST	119	4.79
Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST	111	4.77
Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST	107	4.76
Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST	111	4.77
Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST	111	4.77
Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST	111	4.77
Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST	111	4.77
Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST	111	4.77

Clarks Fork Yellowstone River nr Belfry MT

USGS 06207500

Limited data: Normal flow for the date: no water temperature here

No water temperature here. The full view adds the NWS forecast.

Discharge: 212 ft³/s
Gauge height: 5.14 ft

Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h

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Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)
Nov 5, 8:00 PM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 5:00 PM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST	216	5.15
Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST	216	5.15
Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST	209	5.13
Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST	209	5.13
Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST	212	5.14
Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST	212	5.14
Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST	216	5.15
Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST	216	5.15
Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST	216	5.15
Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST	216	5.15
Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST	220	5.16
Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST	220	5.16

Rock Creek near Red Lodge MT

USGS 06209500

Limited data: Normal flow for the date: no water temperature here

No water temperature here. The full view adds the NWS forecast.

Discharge: 52.9 ft³/s
Gauge height: 5.38 ft

Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h

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Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)
Nov 5, 8:00 PM MST	52.9	5.38
Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST	51.4	5.37
Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST	51.4	5.37
Nov 5, 5:00 PM MST	51.4	5.37
Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST	49.9	5.36
Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST	49.9	5.36
Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST	48.4	5.35
Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST	48.4	5.35
Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST	48.4	5.35
Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST	48.4	5.35
Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST	48.4	5.35
Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST	48.4	5.35
Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST	49.9	5.36
Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST	49.9	5.36
Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST	49.9	5.36
Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST	49.9	5.36
Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST	51.4	5.37
Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST	51.4	5.37
Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST	51.4	5.37
Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST	51.4	5.37
Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST	51.4	5.37
Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST	51.4	5.37
Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST	52.9	5.38
Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST	52.9	5.38
Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST	52.9	5.38
Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST	52.9	5.38
Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST	51.4	5.37

Soda Butte Cr at Park Bndry at Silver Gate

USGS 06187915

Limited data: Normal flow for the date: no water temperature here

No water temperature here. The full view adds the NWS forecast.

Discharge: 6.83 ft³/s
Gauge height: 0.67 ft

Below normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage

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Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)
Nov 5, 8:45 PM MST	6.83	0.67
Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST	6.83	0.67
Nov 5, 6:45 PM MST	6.05	0.64
Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST	6.05	0.64
Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST	6.05	0.64
Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST	6.05	0.64
Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST	6.56	0.66
Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST	7.68	0.7
Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST	6.83	0.67
Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST	5.57	0.62
Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST	33.7	1.17
Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST	46.3	1.3
Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST	75.4	1.53
Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST	29.6	1.12
Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST	5.57	0.62
Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST	4.91	0.59
Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST	5.57	0.62
Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST	5.57	0.62
Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST	5.81	0.63
Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST	6.05	0.64
Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST	6.05	0.64
Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST	6.3	0.65
Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST	6.56	0.66
Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST	6.83	0.67
Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST	7.1	0.68
Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST	7.1	0.68
Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST	6.3	0.65

Yellowstone River at Yellowstone Lk Outlet YNP

USGS 06186500

Good: Normal flow: fish normally

No water temperature here. The full view adds the NWS forecast.

Discharge: 536 ft³/s
Gauge height: 2.75 ft

Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage

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Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)
Nov 5, 8:30 PM MST	536	2.75
Nov 5, 7:30 PM MST	536	2.75
Nov 5, 6:30 PM MST	536	2.75
Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST	536	2.75
Nov 5, 4:30 PM MST	541	2.76
Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST	546	2.77
Nov 5, 2:30 PM MST	541	2.76
Nov 5, 1:30 PM MST	536	2.75
Nov 5, 12:30 PM MST	541	2.76
Nov 5, 11:30 AM MST	536	2.75
Nov 5, 10:30 AM MST	541	2.76
Nov 5, 9:30 AM MST	541	2.76
Nov 5, 8:30 AM MST	536	2.75
Nov 5, 7:30 AM MST	536	2.75
Nov 5, 6:30 AM MST	546	2.77
Nov 5, 5:30 AM MST	546	2.77
Nov 5, 4:30 AM MST	546	2.77
Nov 5, 3:30 AM MST	536	2.75
Nov 5, 2:30 AM MST	536	2.75
Nov 5, 1:30 AM MST	536	2.75
Nov 5, 12:30 AM MST	541	2.76
Nov 4, 11:30 PM MST	541	2.76
Nov 4, 10:30 PM MST	541	2.76
Nov 4, 9:30 PM MST	541	2.76
Nov 4, 8:30 PM MST	541	2.76
Nov 4, 7:30 PM MST	541	2.76
Nov 4, 6:30 PM MST	546	2.77

West Rosebud Creek near Roscoe MT

USGS 06204050

Limited data: Normal flow for the date: no water temperature here

No water temperature here. The full view adds the NWS forecast.

Discharge: 118 ft³/s
Gauge height: 1.05 ft

Above normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h

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Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)
Nov 5, 8:45 PM MST	118	1.05
Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST	118	1.05
Nov 5, 6:45 PM MST	118	1.05
Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST	113	1.03
Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST	113	1.03
Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST	113	1.03
Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST	115	1.04
Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST	113	1.03
Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST	113	1.03
Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST	115	1.04
Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST	115	1.04
Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST	115	1.04
Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST	115	1.04
Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST	115	1.04
Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST	115	1.04
Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST	115	1.04

W Rosebud Cr at Emerald Lk Campground nr Roscoe

USGS 06204070

Caution: High water: fish the edges; wading risky

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Discharge: 118 ft³/s
Gauge height: 1.86 ft
Water temp: 42.1°F

Much above normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h

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Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)	Water temp (°F)
Nov 5, 8:50 PM MST	118	1.86	42.1
Nov 5, 7:55 PM MST	118	1.86	42.3
Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST	118	1.86	42.3
Nov 5, 6:05 PM MST	118	1.86	42.3
Nov 5, 5:10 PM MST	121	1.87	–
Nov 5, 4:15 PM MST	118	1.86	–
Nov 5, 3:20 PM MST	118	1.86	–
Nov 5, 2:25 PM MST	118	1.86	42.3
Nov 5, 1:30 PM MST	118	1.86	42.1
Nov 5, 12:35 PM MST	118	1.86	41.9
Nov 5, 11:40 AM MST	118	1.86	41.7
Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST	118	1.86	41.4
Nov 5, 9:50 AM MST	118	1.86	41.4
Nov 5, 8:55 AM MST	118	1.86	41.4
Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST	118	1.86	41.4
Nov 5, 7:05 AM MST	118	1.86	41.4
Nov 5, 6:10 AM MST	118	1.86	–
Nov 5, 5:15 AM MST	116	1.85	–
Nov 5, 4:20 AM MST	116	1.85	–
Nov 5, 3:25 AM MST	116	1.85	41.5
Nov 5, 2:30 AM MST	116	1.85	41.5
Nov 5, 1:35 AM MST	118	1.86	41.7
Nov 5, 12:40 AM MST	116	1.85	41.7
Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST	116	1.85	41.7
Nov 4, 10:50 PM MST	116	1.85	41.9
Nov 4, 9:55 PM MST	116	1.85	41.9
Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST	116	1.85	42.1
Nov 4, 8:05 PM MST	116	1.85	42.3
Nov 4, 7:05 PM MST	118	1.86	42.3

SHOSHONE RIVER NEAR LOVELL, WY

USGS 06285100

Good: Good trout conditions: fish normally

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Discharge: 663 ft³/s
Gauge height: 5.04 ft
Water temp: 47.7°F

Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage

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Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)	Water temp (°F)
Nov 5, 8:00 PM MST	663	5.04	47.7
Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST	663	5.04	47.8
Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST	663	5.04	47.8
Nov 5, 5:00 PM MST	663	5.04	48
Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST	663	5.04	48
Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST	663	5.04	47.8
Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST	669	5.05	47.1
Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST	674	5.06	46.4
Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST	674	5.06	45.3
Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST	680	5.07	44.6
Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST	669	5.05	43.9
Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST	680	5.07	43.5
Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST	669	5.05	43.7
Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST	663	5.04	44.1
Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST	663	5.04	44.4
Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST	663	5.04	44.8
Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST	669	5.05	45.1
Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST	663	5.04	45.5
Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST	663	5.04	45.9
Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST	674	5.06	46.2
Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST	669	5.05	46.6
Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST	669	5.05	46.9
Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST	669	5.05	47.3
Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST	663	5.04	47.5
Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST	663	5.04	47.8
Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST	669	5.05	47.8
Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST	669	5.05	48

Lamar River nr Tower Ranger Station YNP

USGS 06188000

Good: Good conditions: fish normally

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Discharge: 145 ft³/s
Gauge height: 1.03 ft
Water temp: 37.4°F

Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage

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Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)	Water temp (°F)
Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST	145	1.03	37.4
Nov 5, 7:15 PM MST	149	1.04	37.8
Nov 5, 6:15 PM MST	149	1.04	37.8
Nov 5, 5:15 PM MST	149	1.04	37.6
Nov 5, 4:15 PM MST	153	1.05	37.4
Nov 5, 3:15 PM MST	153	1.05	37.6
Nov 5, 2:15 PM MST	153	1.05	37.4
Nov 5, 1:15 PM MST	153	1.05	37
Nov 5, 12:15 PM MST	149	1.04	36.7
Nov 5, 11:15 AM MST	149	1.04	36.1
Nov 5, 10:15 AM MST	145	1.03	36.1
Nov 5, 9:15 AM MST	145	1.03	36.1
Nov 5, 8:15 AM MST	141	1.02	36.3
Nov 5, 7:15 AM MST	145	1.03	36.5
Nov 5, 6:15 AM MST	145	1.03	36.7
Nov 5, 5:15 AM MST	145	1.03	37
Nov 5, 4:15 AM MST	145	1.03	37.2
Nov 5, 3:15 AM MST	149	1.04	37.4
Nov 5, 2:15 AM MST	149	1.04	37.4
Nov 5, 1:15 AM MST	153	1.05	37.4
Nov 5, 12:15 AM MST	153	1.05	37.2
Nov 4, 11:15 PM MST	153	1.05	37.2
Nov 4, 10:15 PM MST	157	1.06	37.4
Nov 4, 9:15 PM MST	161	1.07	37.8
Nov 4, 8:15 PM MST	161	1.07	38.1
Nov 4, 7:15 PM MST	161	1.07	38.3
Nov 4, 6:15 PM MST	161	1.07	38.5

Checked Nov 5, 9:08 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.

NORTH FORK SHOSHONE RIVER AT WAPITI, WY
USGS 06279940 · WY · live flow · gauge height · 5.9 mi
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SOUTH FORK SHOSHONE RIVER AB BUFFALO BILL RES, WY
USGS 06281000 · WY · live flow · gauge height · 12.1 mi
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Clarks Fork Yellowstone River nr Belfry MT
USGS 06207500 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 35.5 mi
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Rock Creek near Red Lodge MT
USGS 06209500 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 36.8 mi
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Soda Butte Cr at Park Bndry at Silver Gate
USGS 06187915 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 42.4 mi
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Yellowstone River at Yellowstone Lk Outlet YNP
USGS 06186500 · WY · live flow · gauge height · 47.8 mi
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West Rosebud Creek near Roscoe MT
USGS 06204050 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 50 mi
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W Rosebud Cr at Emerald Lk Campground nr Roscoe
USGS 06204070 · MT · live flow · gauge height · water temperature · 50.2 mi
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SHOSHONE RIVER NEAR LOVELL, WY
USGS 06285100 · WY · live flow · gauge height · water temperature · 51.6 mi
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Lamar River nr Tower Ranger Station YNP
USGS 06188000 · WY · live flow · gauge height · water temperature · 54.7 mi
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