What is the current flow on Clark Fork?
Clark Fork is currently flowing at 91.2 cfs at USGS gauge 12323800 as of Oct 2, 4:30 AM UTC.
Clark Fork at Galen Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.01 ft
Flow 91.2 cfs · Water temp 54.3°F (12.4°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 4:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 54°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 91.2 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 80 cfs).
Flow
91.2 cfs
Gauge Height
2.01 ft
Water Temp
54.3°F (12.4°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
54.3°F (12.4°C) · as of Oct 2, 4:30 AM UTC
Water temperature has fallen about 2°F over the past week.
Flow fell from 100 to 91 cfs this week; water cooled from 56°F to 54°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 12323800 is a public stream gauge on Clark Fork 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
The NOAA forecast for Clark Fork is not available on this page yet. Open Clark Fork 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.
Nearby Gauges
- Lost Creek near Galen, MT · 0.8 mi
- Silver Bow Creek at Warm Springs MT · 2.1 mi
- Warm Springs Creek at Warm Springs MT · 2.1 mi
- Lost Creek near Anaconda MT · 6.9 mi
- Mill Creek at Opportunity, MT · 7.2 mi
- Silver Bow Creek at Opportunity MT · 7.2 mi
- Willow Creek at Opportunity, MT · 7.3 mi
- Warm Springs Creek near Anaconda MT · 8.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clark Fork above or below normal right now?
Clark Fork is near typical for this date. The current flow is 91.2 cfs, compared with a typical median of 80 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Clark Fork?
The latest reported water temperature on Clark Fork is 54.3°F (12.4°C) as of Oct 2, 4:30 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Clark Fork?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Lost Creek near Galen, MT (0.8 miles away), Silver Bow Creek at Warm Springs MT (2.1 miles away), Warm Springs Creek at Warm Springs MT (2.1 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is Clark Fork good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 54°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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