Missouri River conditions in Montana
3 of 3 Missouri River gauges in Montana are Fishable/Floatable right now. The gauge furthest below normal for the date is Missouri River below Holter Dam, near Wolf Creek (12th percentile, Fishable/Floatable); the furthest above is Missouri River at Fort Benton (43rd percentile, Fishable/Floatable).
Updated Oct 24, 7:07 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
3Fishable/Floatable
| Gauge | Status | Flow | Vs. normal | 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Fort Benton | Fishable/Floatable | 4,770 cfs | 43rd pct. | ● steady |
| At Toston | Fishable/Floatable | 3,800 cfs | 36th pct. | ● steady |
| Below Holter Dam, near Wolf Creek | Fishable/Floatable | 3,080 cfs | 12th 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.