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River conditions near West Yellowstone, MT

9 river gauges within 75 miles of West Yellowstone; 9 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Madison River near West Yellowstone, about 2 miles away.

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

GaugeDistanceFlowStatusVs. normal
Madison River near West Yellowstone, MT2 mi356 cfsFishable/Floatable17th
Henrys Fork near Island Park, ID22 mi91.9 cfsFishable/Floatable11th
Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs, MT35 mi1,250 cfsFishable/Floatable38th
Henrys Fork near Ashton, ID46 mi804 cfsFishable/Floatable11th
Madison River near Cameron, MT50 mi994 cfsFishable/Floatable20th
Henrys Fork at St. Anthony, ID56 mi1,370 cfsFishable/Floatable58th
Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway, MT58 mi419 cfsFishable/Floatable49th
Madison River below Ennis Lake, near McAllister, MT63 mi1,410 cfsFishable/Floatable28th
Yellowstone River near Livingston, MT70 mi1,630 cfsFishable/Floatable25th

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.