What is the current flow on Silver Bow Creek?
Silver Bow Creek is currently flowing at 15.3 cfs at USGS gauge 12323250 as of Oct 3, 8:45 AM UTC.
Silver Bow Creek at Butte Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.30 ft
Flow 15.3 cfs · Water temp 55.0°F (12.8°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 8:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · rising pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 55°F warming
Flow is 15.3 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 19 cfs).
Flow
15.3 cfs
Gauge Height
1.30 ft
Water Temp
55.0°F (12.8°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
55.0°F (12.8°C) · as of Oct 3, 8:45 AM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 12323250 is a public stream gauge on Silver Bow Creek 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
Today
Partly cloudy
68° / 39°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
76° / 29°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
77° / 38°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 15 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.
More Gauges On Silver Bow Creek
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.
- Silver Bow Cr ab wastewater plnt outflow, at Butte · 0.7 mi
- Silver Bow Creek at Montana Street, at Butte, MT · 1.9 mi
- Silver Bow Cr ab Blacktail Cr at Butte MT · 3.1 mi
- Silver Bow Creek at Opportunity MT · 13.3 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Blacktail Creek at Butte MT · 2.0 mi
- Blacktail Creek above Grove Gulch, at Butte, MT · 2.5 mi
- Willow Creek at Opportunity, MT · 13.4 mi
- Mill Creek at Opportunity, MT · 14.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silver Bow Creek above or below normal right now?
Silver Bow Creek is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 15.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 19 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Silver Bow Creek?
The latest reported water temperature on Silver Bow Creek is 55.0°F (12.8°C) as of Oct 3, 8:45 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Silver Bow Creek?
Other gauges on Silver Bow Creek worth checking include Silver Bow Cr ab wastewater plnt outflow, at Butte (0.7 miles away), Silver Bow Creek at Montana Street, at Butte, MT (1.9 miles away), Silver Bow Cr ab Blacktail Cr at Butte MT (3.1 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.
What is the weather outlook for Silver Bow Creek?
The forecast for today near Silver Bow Creek is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 68°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Silver Bow Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · rising pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 55°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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