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Montana · Unknown Co.

North Fork Flathead River

★ Wild & Scenic🏞 National Park
· 58 mi · Class
Optimal: 1500–4450 CFS · USGS #12355500
⚠47°F — Cold water immersion risk — review cold water safety before launching
2,955 avg
7,100CFS
5.51 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
↓Falling slowly (-50 cfs/hr)(-120 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 2,955 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #12355500
National Wild & Scenic River · U.S. Forest Service/National Park Service

About

Wild & Scenic designation protects 58 miles of the North Fork Flathead River as it flows at an average 2,955 CFS through jointly managed U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service lands. Optimal flows run between 1,500 and 4,450 CFS, monitored at USGS gauge 12355500. The river carries significant volume through remote backcountry corridors under federal protection.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
11:12 AM
Moonrise
3:04 PM
Moonset
7:19 AM
★ Moon underfoot
11:12 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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