Clark Fork conditions in Montana
2 of 3 Clark Fork gauges in Montana are Fishable/Floatable right now. The gauge furthest below normal for the date is Clark Fork near Plains (51st percentile, Fishable/Floatable); the furthest above is Clark Fork above Missoula (89th percentile, High but doable).
Updated Oct 24, 7:07 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
2Fishable/Floatable1High but doable
| Gauge | Status | Flow | Vs. normal | 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above Missoula | High but doable | 2,020 cfs | 89th pct. | ▲ rising |
| Below Missoula | Fishable/Floatable | 2,760 cfs | 62nd pct. | ▲ rising |
| Near Plains | Fishable/Floatable | 10,300 cfs | 51st pct. | ● steady |
A river can be in very different shape at different gauges (tributaries, dams and diversions). Statuses compare each gauge's current 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.