River conditions near Hamilton, MT
10 river gauges within 75 miles of Hamilton; 6 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Bitterroot River near Darby, about 19 miles away.
Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
| Gauge | Distance | Flow | Status | Vs. normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot River near Darby, MT | 19 mi | 307 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 57th |
| Rock Creek near Clinton, MT | 40 mi | 480 cfs | Use caution | 98th |
| Bitterroot River near Missoula, MT | 40 mi | 899 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 50th |
| Clark Fork below Missoula, MT | 43 mi | 2,700 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 58th |
| Clark Fork above Missoula, MT | 45 mi | 1,960 cfs | High but doable | 86th |
| Blackfoot River near Bonner, MT | 49 mi | 734 cfs | High but doable | 81st |
| Big Hole River below Big Lake Creek, at Wisdom, MT | 55 mi | 308 cfs | Use caution | >99th |
| Salmon River near Shoup, ID | 66 mi | 2,010 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 62nd |
| Lochsa River near Lowell, ID | 69 mi | 421 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 24th |
| Salmon River at Salmon, ID | 75 mi | 1,320 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 56th |
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.