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Yellowstone River conditions in Montana

3 of 3 Yellowstone River gauges in Montana are Fishable/Floatable right now. The gauge furthest below normal for the date is Yellowstone River at Billings (20th percentile, Fishable/Floatable); the furthest above is Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs (38th percentile, Fishable/Floatable).

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

3Fishable/Floatable
GaugeStatusFlowVs. normal24 h
At BillingsFishable/Floatable3,110 cfs20th pct.● steady
At Corwin SpringsFishable/Floatable1,250 cfs38th pct.● steady
Near LivingstonFishable/Floatable1,630 cfs25th 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.