What is the current flow on Shields River?
Shields River is currently flowing at 12.5 cfs at USGS gauge 06192978 as of Oct 4, 12:15 PM UTC.
Shields River at Wilsall Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.88 ft
Flow 12.5 cfs · Water temp 43.0°F (6.1°C) · as of Oct 4, 12:15 PM UTC
Flow is 12.5 cfs.
Flow
12.5 cfs
Gauge Height
5.88 ft
Water Temp
43.0°F (6.1°C)
Water Temperature
43.0°F (6.1°C) · as of Oct 4, 12:15 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 06192978 is a public stream gauge on Shields 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Shields River is not available on this page yet. Open Shields 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 Shields 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.
- Shields River ab Smith Cr, nr Wilsall, MT · 3.0 mi
- Shields River nr Livingston MT · 29.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Dugout Creek at mouth, nr Wilsall, MT · 5.5 mi
- South Fork Musselshell River at Martinsdale, MT · 22.0 mi
- Musselshell River nr Martinsdale, MT · 24.3 mi
- Yellowstone River at Springdale, MT · 31.6 mi
- NF Smith R ab conf nr White Sulphur Springs · 33.6 mi
- Yellowstone River at Big Timber, MT · 34.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Shields River?
The latest reported water temperature on Shields River is 43.0°F (6.1°C) as of Oct 4, 12:15 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Shields River?
Other gauges on Shields River worth checking include Shields River ab Smith Cr, nr Wilsall, MT (3.0 miles away), Shields River nr Livingston MT (29.6 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.
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