What is the current flow on Jefferson River?
Jefferson River is currently flowing at 717 cfs at USGS gauge 06036650 as of Oct 2, 3:00 AM UTC.
Jefferson River at Three Forks Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.70 ft
Flow 717 cfs · Water temp 59.2°F (15.1°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 3:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · clear skies · 59°F warming
Flow is 717 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 993 cfs).
Flow
717 cfs
Gauge Height
2.70 ft
Water Temp
59.2°F (15.1°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
59.2°F (15.1°C) · as of Oct 2, 3:00 AM UTC
Water temperature has fallen about 5°F over the past week.
Flow fell from 763 to 717 cfs this week; water cooled from 64°F to 59°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 06036650 is a public stream gauge on Jefferson 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 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Overcast
79° / 40°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
77° / 40°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
80° / 38°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 2 mph
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.
Nearby Gauges
- Missouri River nr Trident · 6.7 mi
- Gallatin River at Logan MT · 7.4 mi
- Missouri River at Clarkston · 12.9 mi
- Willow Creek near Harrison MT · 13.9 mi
- Missouri River above Sixteen Mile Creek nr Lombard · 17.2 mi
- Missouri River bl Toston Dam nr Toston · 17.9 mi
- Missouri River at Toston MT · 19.2 mi
- Madison River near Norris MT · 20.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jefferson River above or below normal right now?
Jefferson River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 717 cfs, compared with a typical median of 993 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Jefferson River?
The latest reported water temperature on Jefferson River is 59.2°F (15.1°C) as of Oct 2, 3:00 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Jefferson River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Missouri River nr Trident (6.7 miles away), Gallatin River at Logan MT (7.4 miles away), Missouri River at Clarkston (12.9 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Jefferson River?
The forecast for today near Jefferson River is overcast, with temperatures around 79°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Jefferson River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · clear skies · 59°F warming. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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