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Yellowstone River — Forsyth Mt Fishing Conditions

Updated 58 minutes ago · 1 attached data sensor

85/100Excellent
SHOULD YOU FISH TODAY?

Today and tomorrow look broadly similar

Today is 85/100 and tomorrow is 89/100. The difference is too small to justify postponing solely because of the forecast. The tomorrow comparison changes forecast weather while carrying forward the latest measured water context, so recheck the gauge or tide before leaving.

Today85/100
Tomorrow89/100
Decision confidenceLimited
River flow3,790 cfs

Current streamflow is 3,790 cfs. Flow is falling by about 2% over 24 hours.

Wind13 mph

Wind will be noticeable, especially on open water and exposed banks.

What we still don't know
  • No authoritative species evidence is attached yet, so this page deliberately does not recommend specific fish species.
  • No qualified multi-year monthly flow baseline is available yet, so the current flow cannot be labeled high or low for the season.
Streamflow3,790 cfsUSGS
24h flow trend-2%vs ~24h ago
Gauge height1.29 ftUSGS
24h gauge change-0.02 ftvs ~24h ago
Air temp66°FNWS
Wind13 mphNW
WHAT CHANGED

Current score drivers

  • Streamflow is down 2% versus roughly 24 hours ago.
  • Current wind is about 13 mph.
  • Current precipitation probability is 0%.
NEXT 24 HOURS

Best planning windows

Wed 6 pm86/100

manageable wind · low rain risk · near dawn/dusk

10 mph wind · 0% rain
Wed 8 pm86/100

manageable wind · low rain risk · near dawn/dusk

8 mph wind · 0% rain
Wed 10 pm78/100

light wind · low rain risk

6 mph wind · 0% rain

These rank weather/light/tide logistics only. They are not bite forecasts.

7-DAY PLANNING OUTLOOK

Weather-based trip planning

Wed89/10050–71°F · wind up to 13 mph
Thu89/10045–78°F · wind up to 13 mph
Fri80/10055–80°F · wind up to 8 mph
Sat80/10054–69°F · wind up to 9 mph
Sun87/10051–71°F · wind up to 8 mph
Mon96/10048–76°F · wind up to 5 mph
Tue96/10047–74°F · wind up to 5 mph

Future scores primarily reflect forecast weather while using today's water conditions as the baseline. Recheck before the trip because river flow, tides and water temperature can change.

SPECIES INTELLIGENCE

Confirmed fish targets

No authoritative species occurrence evidence is attached to this water yet, so the site deliberately does not recommend trout, bass or any other target merely because the temperature looks compatible.

Species recommendations require stored authoritative/editor-confirmed occurrence evidence. Broad temperature compatibility is not enough.

GEAR FOR THESE CONDITIONS

Useful starting points

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PROVENANCE

Where this page gets its facts

  • USGS: Yellowstone River At Forsyth Mt (sensor ID 06295000)

Water data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Weather forecasts/alerts: National Weather Service (NWS). Coastal tide/observation data: NOAA CO-OPS where applicable. Derived scores are site calculations, not official agency products.

ACCESS + REGULATIONS

Verify before you fish

Fishing license

Licensing and exemptions vary.

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Montana rules

Seasons, limits and special reaches can change.

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Access

A sensor coordinate is not proof of legal public access.

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TRANSPARENCY

What this score means

This is a planning score based on measurable conditions. It is not a bite forecast and cannot guarantee catches. Missing facts are left unavailable rather than invented.

Read the methodology →