What is the current flow on Madison River?
Madison River is currently flowing at 838 cfs at USGS gauge 06040050 as of Oct 2, 12:00 PM UTC.
Madison River at Ennis Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.42 ft
Flow 838 cfs · Water temp 52.2°F (11.2°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 12:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 52°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 838 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 1,080 cfs).
Flow
838 cfs
Gauge Height
4.42 ft
Water Temp
52.2°F (11.2°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
52.2°F (11.2°C) · as of Oct 2, 12:00 PM UTC
Water temperature has fallen about 2°F over the past week.
Flow fell from 850 to 838 cfs this week; water cooled from 54°F to 52°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 06040050 is a public stream gauge on Madison 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 4 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Madison River is not available on this page yet. Open Madison 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 Madison 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.
- Madison River near Cameron MT · 8.0 mi
- Madison River ab powerplant nr McAllister MT · 10.5 mi
- Madison River bl Ennis Lake nr McAllister MT · 10.7 mi
- Madison River near Norris MT · 19.4 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Ruby River below reservoir near Alder, MT · 20.3 mi
- Ruby River above reservoir near Alder, MT · 23.1 mi
- Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway, MT · 24.2 mi
- Gallatin River above Deer Creek, near Big Sky, MT · 25.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Madison River above or below normal right now?
Madison River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 838 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,080 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Madison River?
The latest reported water temperature on Madison River is 52.2°F (11.2°C) as of Oct 2, 12:00 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Madison River?
Other gauges on Madison River worth checking include Madison River near Cameron MT (8.0 miles away), Madison River ab powerplant nr McAllister MT (10.5 miles away), Madison River bl Ennis Lake nr McAllister MT (10.7 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 Madison River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 52°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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