What is the current flow on Big Hole River?
Big Hole River is currently flowing at 346 cfs at USGS gauge 06025500 as of Oct 3, 4:15 PM UTC.
Big Hole River at Melrose Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.64 ft
Flow 346 cfs · Water temp 50.9°F (10.5°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 4:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 51°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 346 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 379 cfs).
Flow
346 cfs
Gauge Height
1.64 ft
Water Temp
50.9°F (10.5°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
50.9°F (10.5°C) · as of Oct 3, 4:15 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 2°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 06025500 is a public stream gauge on Big Hole River in Montana. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Big Hole River is not available on this page yet. Open Big Hole River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Big Hole River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- Big Hole River near Glen MT · 9.2 mi
- Big Hole River at Maiden Rock nr Divide MT · 12.2 mi
- Big Hole R bl Hamilton Ditch nr Twin Bridges, MT · 16.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Rock Cr bl Brownes Lake nr Glen MT · 5.6 mi
- Moose Creek above MacLean Creek, near Divide, MT · 15.1 mi
- Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges MT · 15.6 mi
- Beaverhead River at Twin Bridges, MT · 17.7 mi
- Ruby River near Twin Bridges MT · 18.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Hole River above or below normal right now?
Big Hole River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 346 cfs, compared with a typical median of 379 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Big Hole River?
The latest reported water temperature on Big Hole River is 50.9°F (10.5°C) as of Oct 3, 4:15 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Big Hole River?
Other gauges on Big Hole River worth checking include Big Hole River near Glen MT (9.2 miles away), Big Hole River at Maiden Rock nr Divide MT (12.2 miles away), Big Hole R bl Hamilton Ditch nr Twin Bridges, MT (16.6 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
Is Big Hole River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 51°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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