River conditions near Missoula, MT
7 river gauges within 75 miles of Missoula; 5 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Bitterroot River near Missoula, about 3 miles away.
Updated Oct 24, 7:07 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
| Gauge | Distance | Flow | Status | Vs. normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot River near Missoula, MT | 3 mi | 899 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 50th |
| Clark Fork above Missoula, MT | 4 mi | 2,020 cfs | High but doable | 89th |
| Clark Fork below Missoula, MT | 5 mi | 2,760 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 62nd |
| Blackfoot River near Bonner, MT | 13 mi | 719 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 79th |
| Rock Creek near Clinton, MT | 19 mi | 474 cfs | Use caution | 98th |
| Clark Fork near Plains, MT | 55 mi | 10,300 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 51st |
| Bitterroot River near Darby, MT | 63 mi | 292 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 51st |
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.