Skip to main content
LakeQuality
Two canoes crossing open water between forested points in the Boundary Waters

Bighorn River

Montana. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 1,670 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 1:30 PM CDT.

Latest Reading

1,670
cubic feet / second
54.7°F
water temperature (12.6°C)
4
USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:30 PM CDT at gauge 06287800. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:30 PM CDT at gauge 06287800. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

Where Bighorn River is measured

Loading map…

4 USGS gauges on Bighorn River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.

USGS Gauges on Bighorn River

GaugeStationWater temp?
06287000Bighorn R bl Yellowtail Afterbay Dam nr St. Xavier—
06287800Bighorn River at bridge, at St. Xavier, MTYes
06288400Bighorn River at Two Leggins Bridge, near Hardin—
06294500Bighorn River ab Tullock Cr nr Bighorn MT—

Stays via Stay22

Where to stay near Bighorn River

Compare cabins, lodges, and vacation rentals near Bighorn River in Montana — live availability and prices for your dates. Switch the map to Satellite to see how close each stay sits to the water.

Top-rated places to stay near Bighorn River

Prices for Sep 18–20, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Planning a trip to Bighorn River?

Get lake water-quality updates plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Bighorn River — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Fly fishing rivers →Montana trout water →Montana lakes →

Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).