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River conditions near Challis, ID

4 river gauges within 75 miles of Challis; 4 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Middle Fork Salmon River at Middle Fork Lodge, near Yellow Pine, about 41 miles away.

Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional

GaugeDistanceFlowStatusVs. normal
Middle Fork Salmon River at Middle Fork Lodge, near Yellow Pine, ID41 mi591 cfsFishable/Floatable53rd
Salmon River at Salmon, ID50 mi1,320 cfsFishable/Floatable56th
Salmon River near Shoup, ID57 mi2,010 cfsFishable/Floatable62nd
Big Wood River at Hailey (total flow), ID68 mi214 cfsFishable/Floatable59th

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.