Madison River conditions in Montana
3 of 3 Madison River gauges in Montana are Fishable/Floatable right now. The gauge furthest below normal for the date is Madison River near West Yellowstone (17th percentile, Fishable/Floatable); the furthest above is Madison River below Ennis Lake, near McAllister (28th percentile, Fishable/Floatable).
Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
3Fishable/Floatable
| Gauge | Status | Flow | Vs. normal | 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below Ennis Lake, near McAllister | Fishable/Floatable | 1,410 cfs | 28th pct. | ● steady |
| Near Cameron | Fishable/Floatable | 994 cfs | 20th pct. | ● steady |
| Near West Yellowstone | Fishable/Floatable | 356 cfs | 17th pct. | ▲ rising |
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.