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Tobacco River at Eureka, MT

USGS 12301250

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

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

Discharge: 84.5 ft³/s
Gauge height: 2.44 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, 6:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 4:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 2:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 1:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 12:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 11:30 AM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 10:30 AM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 9:30 AM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 8:30 AM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 7:30 AM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 6:30 AM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 5:30 AM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 4:30 AM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 3:30 AM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 2:30 AM MST	82.6	2.43
Nov 5, 1:30 AM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 5, 12:30 AM MST	82.6	2.43
Nov 4, 11:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 4, 10:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 4, 9:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 4, 8:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 4, 7:30 PM MST	84.5	2.44
Nov 4, 6:30 PM MST	82.6	2.43
Nov 4, 5:30 PM MST	82.6	2.43
Nov 4, 4:30 PM MST	82.6	2.43

Reading Nov 5, 6:30 PM MST · checked 7:36 PM MST

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Flathead River at Flathead British Columbia

USGS 12355000

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

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

Discharge: 199 ft³/s
Gauge height: 4.26 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, 6:45 PM MST	199	4.26
Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST	196	4.25
Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST	196	4.25
Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST	187	4.22
Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST	196	4.25
Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST	193	4.24
Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST	196	4.25
Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST	184	4.21
Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST	196	4.25
Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST	196	4.25
Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST	199	4.26
Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST	196	4.25
Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST	199	4.26
Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST	199	4.26
Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST	199	4.26
Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST	199	4.26
Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST	199	4.26
Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST	199	4.26
Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST	193	4.24
Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST	196	4.25
Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST	196	4.25
Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST	196	4.25
Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST	176	4.18
Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST	196	4.25
Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST	196	4.25
Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST	196	4.25
Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST	193	4.24

Kootenai River bl Libby Dam nr Libby MT

USGS 12301933

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

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

Discharge: 6,610 ft³/s
Gauge height: 19 ft

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

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Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)
Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST	6,610	19
Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST	6,630	19
Nov 5, 5:00 PM MST	6,630	19
Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST	6,630	19
Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST	6,610	19
Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST	6,630	19
Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST	6,630	19
Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST	6,630	19
Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST	6,610	19
Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST	6,630	19
Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST	6,580	19
Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST	6,580	19
Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST	6,630	19
Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST	6,610	19
Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST	6,610	19
Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST	6,580	19
Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST	6,630	19
Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST	7,120	19.2
Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST	7,250	19.2
Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST	8,190	19.6
Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST	8,660	19.7
Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST	9,040	19.9
Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST	9,040	19.9
Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST	9,040	19.9
Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST	9,100	19.9
Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST	9,140	19.9
Nov 4, 5:00 PM MST	9,200	19.9

Fisher River near Libby MT

USGS 12302055

Caution: Low water: go quiet and stealthy

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

Discharge: 76 ft³/s
Gauge height: 2.8 ft

Lowest for this date on record for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage

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Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)
Nov 5, 6:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST	76	2.8
Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST	76	2.8
Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST	76	2.8

N F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT

USGS 12355500

Caution: Low water: go quiet and stealthy

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

Discharge: 650 ft³/s
Gauge height: 1.69 ft

Much 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, 6:45 PM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST	650	1.69
Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST	650	1.69
Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST	650	1.69
Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST	650	1.69
Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST	655	1.7
Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST	650	1.69
Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST	655	1.7
Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST	655	1.7
Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST	655	1.7

Whitefish River near Kalispell MT

USGS 12366000

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

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

Discharge: 56.9 ft³/s
Gauge height: 1.45 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, 6:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45
Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST	56.9	1.45

Flathead River at Columbia Falls MT

USGS 12363000

Good: Good conditions: fish normally

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Discharge: 3,620 ft³/s
Gauge height: 3.81 ft
Water temp: 41.4°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, 6:45 PM MST	3,620	3.81	41.4
Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST	3,580	3.79	41.4
Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST	3,600	3.8	41.4
Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST	3,640	3.82	41.5
Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST	3,640	3.82	41.5
Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST	3,620	3.81	41.5
Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST	3,660	3.83	41.5
Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST	3,700	3.85	41.5
Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST	3,660	3.83	41.5
Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST	3,680	3.84	41.4
Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST	3,680	3.84	41.4
Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST	3,640	3.82	41.4
Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST	3,600	3.8	41.5
Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST	3,540	3.77	41.5
Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST	3,560	3.78	41.7
Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST	3,560	3.78	41.7
Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST	3,580	3.79	41.9
Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST	3,600	3.8	41.9
Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST	3,580	3.79	42.1
Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST	3,580	3.79	42.1
Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST	3,560	3.78	42.1
Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST	3,580	3.79	42.3
Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST	3,580	3.79	42.3
Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST	3,600	3.8	42.3
Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST	3,640	3.82	42.4
Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST	3,680	3.84	42.4
Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST	3,720	3.86	42.6

McDonald Creek at Apgar, MT

USGS 12358000

Limited data: Not enough data: no water temperature or flow statistics here

No water temperature, flow statistics here.

Gauge height: 3.59 ft

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Time	Gauge height (ft)
Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST	3.59
Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST	3.58
Nov 5, 5:00 PM MST	3.59
Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST	3.56
Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST	3.6
Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST	3.6
Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST	3.59
Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST	3.59
Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST	3.6
Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST	3.6
Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST	3.6
Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST	3.6
Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST	3.59
Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST	3.6
Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST	3.6
Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST	3.6
Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST	3.6
Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST	3.59
Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST	3.6
Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST	3.6
Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST	3.6
Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST	3.6
Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST	3.6
Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST	3.6
Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST	3.6
Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST	3.6
Nov 4, 5:00 PM MST	3.6

Reading Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST · checked 7:36 PM MST

M F Flathead River near West Glacier MT

USGS 12358500

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

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

Discharge: 479 ft³/s
Gauge height: 1.7 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, 6:45 PM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST	479	1.7
Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST	487	1.71
Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST	487	1.71
Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST	487	1.71
Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST	487	1.71
Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST	487	1.71
Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST	487	1.71
Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST	487	1.71
Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST	487	1.71
Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST	487	1.71
Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST	487	1.71

Yaak River near Troy MT

USGS 12304500

Caution: Low water: go quiet and stealthy

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

Discharge: 91.6 ft³/s
Gauge height: 2.93 ft

Much 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, 6:45 PM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST	93.8	2.94
Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST	91.6	2.93
Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST	93.8	2.94
Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST	93.8	2.94
Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST	93.8	2.94
Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST	93.8	2.94
Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST	93.8	2.94
Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST	93.8	2.94
Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST	93.8	2.94
Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST	93.8	2.94

Middle Fork Flathead River at West Glacier, MT

USGS 12357500

Limited data: Not enough data: no water temperature or flow statistics here

No water temperature, flow statistics here.

Gauge height: 4.89 ft

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Time	Gauge height (ft)
Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 5:00 PM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST	4.88
Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST	4.89
Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST	4.89
Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST	4.9
Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST	4.9
Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST	4.9
Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST	4.9
Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST	4.9
Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST	4.9
Nov 4, 5:00 PM MST	4.9

Reading Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST · checked 7:36 PM MST

KOOTENAI RIVER AT LEONIA, ID

USGS 12305000

Good: Good trout conditions: fish normally

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Discharge: 7,040 ft³/s
Gauge height: 11.8 ft
Water temp: 51.1°F

Normal for Nov 5 Falling · 24 h

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Time	Discharge (ft³/s)	Gauge height (ft)	Water temp (°F)
Nov 5, 6:15 PM PST	7,040	11.8	51.1
Nov 5, 5:15 PM PST	7,080	11.8	51.3
Nov 5, 4:15 PM PST	7,060	11.8	51.3
Nov 5, 3:15 PM PST	7,100	11.8	51.1
Nov 5, 2:15 PM PST	7,180	11.9	51.1
Nov 5, 1:15 PM PST	7,300	11.9	51.1
Nov 5, 12:15 PM PST	7,540	12	51.3
Nov 5, 11:15 AM PST	7,820	12.2	51.3
Nov 5, 10:15 AM PST	8,200	12.4	51.3
Nov 5, 9:15 AM PST	8,710	12.6	51.4
Nov 5, 8:15 AM PST	9,090	12.8	51.4
Nov 5, 7:15 AM PST	9,380	12.9	51.6
Nov 5, 6:15 AM PST	9,550	13	51.6
Nov 5, 5:15 AM PST	9,600	13	51.6
Nov 5, 4:15 AM PST	9,600	13	51.6
Nov 5, 3:15 AM PST	9,660	13	51.8
Nov 5, 2:15 AM PST	9,710	13.1	51.8
Nov 5, 1:15 AM PST	9,770	13.1	51.8
Nov 5, 12:15 AM PST	9,710	13.1	51.8
Nov 4, 11:15 PM PST	9,660	13	51.8
Nov 4, 10:15 PM PST	9,710	13.1	51.8
Nov 4, 9:15 PM PST	9,640	13	51.8
Nov 4, 8:15 PM PST	9,660	13	52
Nov 4, 7:15 PM PST	9,690	13	52
Nov 4, 6:15 PM PST	9,660	13	52
Nov 4, 5:15 PM PST	9,690	13	52.2
Nov 4, 4:15 PM PST	9,820	13.1	52.2

Checked Nov 5, 7:36 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.

Tobacco River at Eureka, MT
USGS 12301250 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 4.8 mi
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Flathead River at Flathead British Columbia
USGS 12355000 · live flow · gauge height · 23.5 mi
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Kootenai River bl Libby Dam nr Libby MT
USGS 12301933 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 36.2 mi
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Fisher River near Libby MT
USGS 12302055 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 38.9 mi
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N F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT
USGS 12355500 · MT · live flow · gauge height · water temperature · 45.4 mi
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Whitefish River near Kalispell MT
USGS 12366000 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 48.6 mi
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Flathead River at Columbia Falls MT
USGS 12363000 · MT · live flow · gauge height · water temperature · 49.3 mi
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McDonald Creek at Apgar, MT
USGS 12358000 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 49.4 mi
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M F Flathead River near West Glacier MT
USGS 12358500 · MT · live flow · gauge height · water temperature · 49.9 mi
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Yaak River near Troy MT
USGS 12304500 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 51 mi
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Middle Fork Flathead River at West Glacier, MT
USGS 12357500 · MT · live flow · gauge height · water temperature · 51.1 mi
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KOOTENAI RIVER AT LEONIA, ID
USGS 12305000 · ID · live flow · gauge height · water temperature · 52.9 mi
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7 more gauges

Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at KalispellUSGS 12365700 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 53.4 mi
S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MTUSGS 12362500 · MT · live flow · gauge height · water temperature · 54.5 mi
MOYIE RIVER AT EASTPORT IDUSGS 12306500 · ID · live flow · gauge height · 56.6 mi
Libby Wetland Site bl Schrieber Lake nr Libby, MTUSGS 480608115242901 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 56.7 mi
KOOTENAI RIVER BEL MOYIE RIVER NR BONNERS FERRY IDUSGS 12308000 · ID · live flow · gauge height · 57.9 mi
Flathead River at Foys Bend nr Kalispell MTUSGS 12366500 · MT · no flow · gauge height · 58.7 mi
Swiftcurrent Creek at Many Glacier MTUSGS 05014500 · MT · live flow · gauge height · 59 mi

Quick picks: our 2,852 waters by state

Each state opens its USGS gauges and our water pages there; a water opens the live cards for its gauges, or the NOAA tides for flats and surf.

Search covers 11,178 USGS stream gauges that reported discharge, gauge height or water temperature in the 183 days before 2026-10-23 (USGS series catalog); readings are fetched live when a gauge is shown.

Where these numbers come from

Discharge, gauge height, water temperature and water quality: U.S. Geological Survey readings (provisional, can be revised), cached for 15 minutes. Where USGS publishes a gauge’s flow only once a day, the latest daily mean is shown with its date.
Normal range: the 25th to 75th percentile of daily mean flow for the same calendar day over the gauge’s record (USGS daily statistics), classed as USGS does (hyswap).
Temperature guidance for trout quotes the gauge’s own state fish and wildlife agency; where we found none, it says so and quotes federal guidance (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service). Cold-water safety quotes the NWS; dissolved oxygen and pH are read against EPA criteria. Each line names its source.
Flood stage and forecasts: the National Weather Service’s National Water Prediction Service and its Turn Around Don’t Drown guidance. Tides: NOAA Tides & Currents.

General guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Planning a trip? The trip planner shows these readings on every day you fish a water.