Blackfoot River Basin
Major Montana river corridor • Headwaters to confluence • Premier paddling, fishery & agricultural water resource
Corridor Flow Overview
The Blackfoot River in Montana is monitored by 1 active USGS river gauge. The iconic freestone river immortalized in Norman Maclean's 'A River Runs Through It'. Celebrated for canyon whitewater, scenic ponderosa pine cliffs, and world-class dry-fly trout fishing.
Corridor Hydrological Gauges
Sequenced upstream to downstream along the primary river stem.
USGS ID
#12340000
Discharge
620 cfs
Stage
2.11 ft
Condition
Normal| Station & Location | USGS ID | Discharge (CFS) | Stage (FT) | Condition Verdict | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot River near Bonner, MT | #12340000 |
Basin Geographic Map
Real-time spatial visualization of all reporting stations on Blackfoot River.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Blackfoot River Water Levels & Flow
Direct answers about USGS river gauges, seasonal flow rates, and river conditions along the Blackfoot River in Montana.
What are the current water levels and conditions on the Blackfoot River in Montana?
ClearGauge monitors real-time water levels and streamflow across 1 USGS hydrological station along the Blackfoot River in Montana. Streamflow stage (ft), discharge (CFS), and historical percentile verdicts are updated every 15 minutes.