Yellowstone River conditions in Montana
3 of 3 Yellowstone River gauges in Montana are Fishable/Floatable right now. The gauge furthest below normal for the date is Yellowstone River at Billings (20th percentile, Fishable/Floatable); the furthest above is Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs (37th percentile, Fishable/Floatable).
Updated Oct 24, 7:07 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
3Fishable/Floatable
| Gauge | Status | Flow | Vs. normal | 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Billings | Fishable/Floatable | 3,130 cfs | 20th pct. | ● steady |
| At Corwin Springs | Fishable/Floatable | 1,240 cfs | 37th pct. | ● steady |
| Near Livingston | Fishable/Floatable | 1,650 cfs | 28th 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.