Missouri River conditions in Montana
3 of 3 Missouri River gauges in Montana are Fishable/Floatable right now. The gauge furthest below normal for the date is Missouri River below Holter Dam, near Wolf Creek (16th percentile, Fishable/Floatable); the furthest above is Missouri River at Fort Benton (39th percentile, Fishable/Floatable).
Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
3Fishable/Floatable
| Gauge | Status | Flow | Vs. normal | 24 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Fort Benton | Fishable/Floatable | 4,690 cfs | 39th pct. | ● steady |
| At Toston | Fishable/Floatable | 3,720 cfs | 32nd pct. | ▲ rising |
| Below Holter Dam, near Wolf Creek | Fishable/Floatable | 3,150 cfs | 16th 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.