Live float conditions for 69 Montana rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Madison River
Madison River is a mid-sized river in the Southwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Madison River Bl Hebgen Lake Nr Grayling Mt gauge runs roughly 690–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~760 cfs. Tubing is best 480–980 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Madison River Bl Hebgen Lake Nr Grayling Mt, Madison River At Kirby Ranch Nr Cameron Mt, Madison River At Ennis, Mt
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Missouri River (Upper)
Missouri River (Upper) is a large river in the Upper Missouri region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Missouri River Bl Holter Dam Nr Wolf Cr Mt gauge runs roughly 3,100–6,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~3,700 cfs. Tubing is best 2,200–4,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Upper Missouri · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Missouri River Bl Holter Dam Nr Wolf Cr Mt, Missouri River At Cascade Mt, Missouri River At Toston Mt
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Yellowstone River (Upper)
Yellowstone River (Upper) is a mid-sized river in the Yellowstone Country region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Yellowstone River At Corwin Springs Mt gauge runs roughly 1,000–2,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,200 cfs. Tubing is best 700–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yellowstone Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Yellowstone River At Corwin Springs Mt, Yellowstone River Near Livingston, Mt, Yellowstone River At Billings Mt
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Bighorn River
Bighorn River is a large river in the Eastern Plains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bighorn R Bl Yellowtail Afterbay Dam Nr St. Xavier gauge runs roughly 1,500–4,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,000 cfs. Tubing is best 1,000–3,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bighorn R Bl Yellowtail Afterbay Dam Nr St. Xavier, Bighorn River At Bridge, At St. Xavier, Mt, Bighorn River At Two Leggins Bridge, Near Hardin
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Big Hole River
Big Hole River is a small river in the Southwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Hole River Bl Mudd Cr Nr Wisdom Mt gauge runs roughly 170–610 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Big Hole River Bl Mudd Cr Nr Wisdom Mt, Big Hole River At Maiden Rock Nr Divide Mt, Big Hole River Near Melrose Mt
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Gallatin River
Gallatin River is a small river in the Southwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Gallatin River Above Deer Creek, Near Big Sky, Mt gauge runs roughly 270–370 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 190–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Gallatin River Above Deer Creek, Near Big Sky, Mt, Gallatin River Near Gallatin Gateway, Mt, Gallatin River At Logan Mt
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Beaverhead River
Beaverhead River is a small river in the Southwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Beaverhead River At Barretts Mt gauge runs roughly 240–610 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–430 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Beaverhead River At Barretts Mt, Beaverhead River At Dillon Mt, Beaverhead River Near Twin Bridges Mt
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Rock Creek (Clinton)
Rock Creek (Clinton) is a small river in the Western / Missoula region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rock Creek Near Clinton Mt gauge runs roughly 200–360 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 140–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western / Missoula · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Rock Creek Near Clinton Mt, Middle Fork Rock Cr Nr Philipsburg Mt
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Bitterroot River
Bitterroot River is a small river in the Western / Missoula region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bitterroot River Near Darby Mt gauge runs roughly 260–510 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–360 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western / Missoula · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Bitterroot River Near Darby Mt, Bitterroot River At Bell Crossing Nr Victor Mt, Bitterroot River Near Missoula Mt
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Smith River
Smith River is a small creek in the Upper Missouri region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Smith River Near Ft Logan Mt gauge runs roughly 130–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Upper Missouri · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Smith River Near Ft Logan Mt, Smith River Near Eden Mt
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Flathead River
Flathead River is a large river in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Flathead River At Columbia Falls Mt gauge runs roughly 3,000–9,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~3,700 cfs. Tubing is best 2,100–6,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Flathead River At Columbia Falls Mt, Flathead River Near Polson Mt, Flathead River At Perma Mt
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Blackfoot River
Blackfoot River is a small river in the Western / Missoula region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blackfoot R Ab Nevada Cr Nr Helmville Mt gauge runs roughly 150–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western / Missoula · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blackfoot R Ab Nevada Cr Nr Helmville Mt, Blackfoot River Near Bonner Mt
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Clark Fork River
Clark Fork River is a small river in the Western / Missoula region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Clark Fork At Deer Lodge Mt gauge runs roughly 180–350 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western / Missoula · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Clark Fork At Deer Lodge Mt, Clark Fork Above Missoula Mt, Clark Fork Below Missoula Mt, Clark Fork Near Plains Mt
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Kootenai River
Kootenai River is a large river in the Flathead & Northwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kootenai River Bl Libby Dam Nr Libby Mt gauge runs roughly 4,000–21,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~4,200 cfs. Tubing is best 2,800–15,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kootenai River Bl Libby Dam Nr Libby Mt
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Jefferson River
Jefferson River is a mid-sized river in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Jefferson River Near Twin Bridges, Mt gauge runs roughly 700–1,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~860 cfs. Tubing is best 490–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Jefferson River Near Twin Bridges, Mt, Jefferson River At Parsons Bdg Nr Silver Star, Mt, Jefferson River Near Three Forks Mt
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Stillwater River
Stillwater River is a mid-sized river in the Yellowstone Country region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Stillwater River Near Absarokee, Mt gauge runs roughly 320–710 cfs. Rafts want at least ~390 cfs. Tubing is best 220–500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yellowstone Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Stillwater River Near Absarokee, Mt
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Yellowstone River (Lower)
Yellowstone River (Lower) is a large river in the Eastern Plains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Yellowstone River At Forsyth Mt gauge runs roughly 4,400–10,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~5,200 cfs. Tubing is best 3,100–7,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Yellowstone River At Forsyth Mt, Yellowstone River At Miles City, Mt, Yellowstone River At Glendive, Mt, Yellowstone River Near Sidney Mt
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Boulder River (Yellowstone)
Boulder River (Yellowstone) is a small river in the Yellowstone Country region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Boulder River At Big Timber Mt gauge runs roughly 130–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yellowstone Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Boulder River At Big Timber Mt
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East Gallatin River
East Gallatin River is a small creek in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the E Gallatin R Ab Water Reclamation Fa Nr Bozeman Mt gauge runs roughly 70–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: E Gallatin R Ab Water Reclamation Fa Nr Bozeman Mt
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Missouri River (Lower)
Missouri River (Lower) is a large river in the Upper Missouri region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Missouri River At Virgelle Mt gauge runs roughly 4,300–8,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~5,100 cfs. Tubing is best 3,000–6,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Upper Missouri · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Missouri River At Virgelle Mt, Missouri River Near Landusky Mt, Missouri River Near Wolf Point Mt, Missouri River Near Culbertson Mt
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Ruby River
Ruby River is a small creek in the Southwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ruby River Below Reservoir Near Alder, Mt gauge runs roughly 120–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ruby River Below Reservoir Near Alder, Mt, Ruby River Near Twin Bridges Mt
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Middle Fork Flathead River
Middle Fork Flathead River is a mid-sized river in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the M F Flathead River Near West Glacier Mt gauge runs roughly 470–1,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~600 cfs. Tubing is best 330–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: M F Flathead River Near West Glacier Mt
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Soda Butte Creek
Soda Butte Creek is a small creek in the Yellowstone Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Soda Butte Cr At Park Bndry At Silver Gate gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yellowstone Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Soda Butte Cr At Park Bndry At Silver Gate
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North Fork Flathead River
North Fork Flathead River is a mid-sized river in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the N F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt gauge runs roughly 650–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~780 cfs. Tubing is best 450–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: N F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt
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Gardner River
Gardner River is a small river in the Yellowstone Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Gardner River Near Mammoth, Ynp gauge runs roughly 110–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yellowstone Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Gardner River Near Mammoth, Ynp
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South Fork Flathead River
South Fork Flathead River is a mid-sized river in the Flathead & Northwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the S F Flathead R Ab Twin C Nr Hungry Horse Mt gauge runs roughly 300–880 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 210–620 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: S F Flathead R Ab Twin C Nr Hungry Horse Mt, S F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt
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Marias River
Marias River is a small river in the Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Marias River Near Shelby Mt gauge runs roughly 220–650 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Marias River Near Shelby Mt, Marias River Near Chester Mt, Marias River Near Loma Mt
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Red Rock River
Red Rock River is a small creek in the Southwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Red Rock Cr Ab Lakes, Nr Lakeview, Mt gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Red Rock Cr Ab Lakes, Nr Lakeview, Mt, Red Rock R Bl Lima Reservoir Nr Monida Mt
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Rock Creek (Red Lodge)
Rock Creek (Red Lodge) is a small creek in the Yellowstone Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rock Creek Near Red Lodge Mt gauge runs roughly 70–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yellowstone Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rock Creek Near Red Lodge Mt
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Swan River
Swan River is a mid-sized river in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Swan River Near Bigfork, Mt gauge runs roughly 360–810 cfs. Rafts want at least ~430 cfs. Tubing is best 250–570 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Swan River Near Bigfork, Mt
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Big Spring Creek
Big Spring Creek is a small river in the Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Spring Cr At R&B Trading Post Nr Lewistown Mt gauge runs roughly 150–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Spring Cr At R&B Trading Post Nr Lewistown Mt
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Tongue River
Tongue River is a small river in the Eastern Plains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tongue River At Tongue R Dam Nr Decker Mt gauge runs roughly 150–550 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–360 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tongue River At Tongue R Dam Nr Decker Mt, Tongue River At Ashland, Mt, Tongue River At Miles City, Mt
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Clarks Fork Yellowstone River
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River is a small river in the Yellowstone Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River Nr Belfry Mt gauge runs roughly 210–460 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yellowstone Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Clarks Fork Yellowstone River Nr Belfry Mt, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River At Edgar Mt
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Boulder River (Jefferson)
Boulder River (Jefferson) is a small creek in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Boulder River Near Boulder, Mt gauge runs roughly 50–65 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Boulder River Near Boulder, Mt
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Shields River
Shields River is a small river in the Yellowstone Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Shields River Nr Livingston Mt gauge runs roughly 100–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yellowstone Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Shields River Nr Livingston Mt
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Sun River
Sun River is a small river in the Upper Missouri region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sun River Bl Diversion Dam Nr Augusta Mt gauge runs roughly 100–270 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Upper Missouri · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sun River Bl Diversion Dam Nr Augusta Mt, Sun River At Simms Mt, Sun River Near Vaughn Mt
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Little Prickly Pear Creek
Little Prickly Pear Creek is a small creek in the Upper Missouri region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Prickly Pear Cr At Wolf Cr Mt gauge runs roughly 60–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–55 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Upper Missouri · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Prickly Pear Cr At Wolf Cr Mt
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Dearborn River
Dearborn River is a small creek in the Upper Missouri region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Dearborn River Near Craig Mt gauge runs roughly 85–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 60–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Upper Missouri · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Dearborn River Near Craig Mt
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West Fork Bitterroot River
West Fork Bitterroot River is a small river in the Western / Missoula region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the West Fork Bitterroot River Nr Conner Mt gauge runs roughly 100–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western / Missoula · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West Fork Bitterroot River Nr Conner Mt
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Milk River
Milk River is a small river in the Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Milk River At Havre Mt gauge runs roughly 100–700 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–360 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Milk River At Havre Mt, Milk River At Malta Mt, Milk River At Nashua Mt
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Prickly Pear Creek
Prickly Pear Creek is a small creek in the Upper Missouri region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Prickly Pear Creek Near Clancy Mt gauge runs roughly 40–50 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Upper Missouri · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Prickly Pear Creek Near Clancy Mt
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North Fork Blackfoot River
North Fork Blackfoot River is a small river in the Western / Missoula region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nf Blackfoot R Ab Dry Gulch Nr Ovando Mt gauge runs roughly 140–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western / Missoula · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nf Blackfoot R Ab Dry Gulch Nr Ovando Mt
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Stillwater River (Flathead)
Stillwater River (Flathead) is a small river in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Stillwater River At Lawrence Park, At Kalispell gauge runs roughly 100–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Stillwater River At Lawrence Park, At Kalispell
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Teton River
Teton River is a small creek in the Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Teton River Bl South Fork Nr Choteau Mt gauge runs roughly 80–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Teton River Bl South Fork Nr Choteau Mt, Teton River At Loma Mt
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Judith River
Judith River is a small creek in the Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Judith River Above Carr Creek Near Utica Mt gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Judith River Above Carr Creek Near Utica Mt, Judith River Nr Mouth, Nr Winifred Mt
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Little Bighorn River
Little Bighorn River is a small creek in the Eastern Plains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Bighorn River At State Line Nr Wyola Mt gauge runs roughly 95–130 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Bighorn River At State Line Nr Wyola Mt, Little Bighorn River Nr Crow Agency Mt, Little Bighorn River Near Hardin Mt
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Musselshell River
Musselshell River is a small creek in the Eastern Plains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Musselshell River At Harlowton Mt gauge runs roughly 100–150 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Musselshell River At Harlowton Mt, Musselshell River Near Roundup Mt, Musselshell River At Mosby Mt
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Belt Creek
Belt Creek is a small creek in the Upper Missouri region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Belt Creek Near Monarch Mt gauge runs roughly 70–95 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Upper Missouri · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Belt Creek Near Monarch Mt
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West Rosebud Creek
West Rosebud Creek is a small creek in the Yellowstone Country region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the West Rosebud Creek Near Roscoe Mt gauge runs roughly 100–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yellowstone Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West Rosebud Creek Near Roscoe Mt, W Rosebud Cr At Emerald Lk Campground Nr Roscoe
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Flint Creek
Flint Creek is a small creek in the Western / Missoula region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Flint Creek At Maxville Mt gauge runs roughly 100–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western / Missoula · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Flint Creek At Maxville Mt, Flint Creek Near Drummond Mt
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Two Medicine River
Two Medicine River is a small creek in the Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Two Medicine River Bl South Fork Nr Browning Mt gauge runs roughly 140–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Two Medicine River Bl South Fork Nr Browning Mt, Two Medicine River Ab Badger Cr, Nr Piegan, Mt
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Swiftcurrent Creek
Swiftcurrent Creek is a small creek in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Swiftcurrent Creek At Many Glacier Mt gauge runs roughly 90–130 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Swiftcurrent Creek At Many Glacier Mt
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Willow Creek (Harrison)
Willow Creek (Harrison) is a small creek in the Southwest region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Willow Creek Near Harrison Mt gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Willow Creek Near Harrison Mt
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Little Blackfoot River
Little Blackfoot River is a small creek in the Western / Missoula region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Blackfoot River Near Garrison Mt gauge runs roughly 95–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–85 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western / Missoula · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Blackfoot River Near Garrison Mt
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Thompson River
Thompson River is a small river in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Thompson River Near Thompson Falls Mt gauge runs roughly 150–320 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Thompson River Near Thompson Falls Mt
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Birch Creek
Birch Creek is a small creek in the Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Birch Cr Bl Heart Butte Road, Nr Heart Butte, Mt gauge runs roughly 60–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–60 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Birch Cr Bl Heart Butte Road, Nr Heart Butte, Mt, Birch Creek At Robare, Mt, Birch Creek At Bullhead Bridge, Nr Valier, Mt
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Yaak River
Yaak River is a small river in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Yaak River Near Troy Mt gauge runs roughly 150–490 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–340 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Yaak River Near Troy Mt
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St. Mary River
St. Mary River is a small river in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. Mary River Near Babb Mt gauge runs roughly 160–880 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–550 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: St. Mary River Near Babb Mt
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East Boulder River
East Boulder River is a small creek in the Yellowstone Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Boulder River Bl Dry Fork Cr Nr Mcleod, Mt gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yellowstone Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Boulder River Bl Dry Fork Cr Nr Mcleod, Mt
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Tenmile Creek
Tenmile Creek is a small creek in the Upper Missouri region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tenmile Creek Near Rimini Mt gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Upper Missouri · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tenmile Creek Near Rimini Mt, Tenmile Creek Near Helena Mt
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Fisher River
Fisher River is a small river in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fisher River Near Libby Mt gauge runs roughly 120–340 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fisher River Near Libby Mt
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Cut Bank Creek
Cut Bank Creek is a small creek in the Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cut Bank Cr Ab Gillam Coulee, Nr Sundance, Mt gauge runs roughly 90–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Rocky Mtn Front & Hi-Line · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cut Bank Cr Ab Gillam Coulee, Nr Sundance, Mt, Cut Bank Creek At Cut Bank Mt
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Powder River
Powder River is a small river in the Eastern Plains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Powder River At Moorhead Mt gauge runs roughly 130–440 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–290 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Powder River At Moorhead Mt, Powder River Near Locate Mt
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St. Regis River
St. Regis River is a small river in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. Regis River Near St. Regis, Mt gauge runs roughly 120–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: St. Regis River Near St. Regis, Mt
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Red Lodge Creek
Red Lodge Creek is a small creek in the Yellowstone Country region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Red Lodge Cr Ab Cooney Re Nr Boyd Mt gauge runs roughly 60–75 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–55 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Yellowstone Country · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Red Lodge Cr Ab Cooney Re Nr Boyd Mt
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Tobacco River
Tobacco River is a small creek in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tobacco River At Eureka, Mt gauge runs roughly 140–180 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tobacco River At Eureka, Mt
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Rosebud Creek
Rosebud Creek is a small creek in the Eastern Plains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rosebud C At Reservation Bndry Nr Kirby Mt gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rosebud C At Reservation Bndry Nr Kirby Mt, Rosebud C Bel Lame Deer C Nr Lame Deer Mt
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Prospect Creek
Prospect Creek is a small creek in the Flathead & Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Prospect Creek At Thompson Falls Mt gauge runs roughly 140–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Flathead & Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Prospect Creek At Thompson Falls Mt
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Poplar River
Poplar River is a small creek in the Eastern Plains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Poplar River Near Poplar Mt gauge runs roughly 40–75 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Plains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Poplar River Near Poplar Mt
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