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River conditions near Dillon, MT

9 river gauges within 75 miles of Dillon; 7 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Beaverhead River at Dillon, about 1 miles away.

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

GaugeDistanceFlowStatusVs. normal
Beaverhead River at Dillon, MT1 mi159 cfsFishable/Floatable46th
Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges, MT14 mi290 cfsFishable/Floatable35th
Big Hole River near Melrose, MT22 mi657 cfsHigh but doable84th
Madison River near Cameron, MT43 mi994 cfsFishable/Floatable20th
Big Hole River below Big Lake Creek, at Wisdom, MT49 mi308 cfsUse caution>99th
Madison River below Ennis Lake, near McAllister, MT52 mi1,410 cfsFishable/Floatable28th
Salmon River at Salmon, ID61 mi1,320 cfsFishable/Floatable56th
Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway, MT69 mi419 cfsFishable/Floatable49th
Gallatin River at Logan, MT74 mi756 cfsFishable/Floatable49th

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.