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River conditions near Darby, MT

10 river gauges within 75 miles of Darby; 7 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Bitterroot River near Darby, about 4 miles away.

Updated Oct 24, 7:07 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional

GaugeDistanceFlowStatusVs. normal
Bitterroot River near Darby, MT4 mi292 cfsFishable/Floatable51st
Big Hole River below Big Lake Creek, at Wisdom, MT45 mi288 cfsUse caution>99th
Salmon River near Shoup, ID50 mi1,980 cfsFishable/Floatable59th
Rock Creek near Clinton, MT54 mi474 cfsUse caution98th
Bitterroot River near Missoula, MT56 mi899 cfsFishable/Floatable50th
Clark Fork below Missoula, MT58 mi2,760 cfsFishable/Floatable62nd
Salmon River at Salmon, ID60 mi1,330 cfsFishable/Floatable57th
Clark Fork above Missoula, MT60 mi2,020 cfsHigh but doable89th
Blackfoot River near Bonner, MT64 mi719 cfsFishable/Floatable79th
Lochsa River near Lowell, ID68 mi415 cfsFishable/Floatable23rd

Distances are straight-line miles from the city's point in the U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer to the USGS gauge coordinates. They are not driving distances, and a gauge can be on a river reach that is far from the road or access you would use. Showing up to 12 gauges within 75 miles, nearest first.

Percentiles compare today's flow with that gauge's own history for the date. How to read a status.

Data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Readings are provisional and subject to revision. Flowcast statuses are automated comparisons with each gauge's own history, not safety ratings or fishing reports. Check local conditions, weather, regulations and closures before you go. Rivers can change quickly.