Clark Fork conditions in Montana
2 of 3 Clark Fork gauges in Montana are Fishable/Floatable right now. The gauge furthest below normal for the date is Clark Fork near Plains (50th percentile, Fishable/Floatable); the furthest above is Clark Fork above Missoula (86th percentile, High but doable).
Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
2Fishable/Floatable1High but doable
| Gauge | Status | Flow | Vs. normal | 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above Missoula | High but doable | 1,960 cfs | 86th pct. | ▲ rising |
| Below Missoula | Fishable/Floatable | 2,700 cfs | 58th pct. | ▲ rising |
| Near Plains | Fishable/Floatable | 10,200 cfs | 50th 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.