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Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
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natural watercourse in Lincoln County, Montana, United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 480608115242901, as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.92 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Libby Wetland Site bl Schrieber Lake nr Libby, MT (7.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 96° L: 68°
Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
83°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
32%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
77°
3 AM
Smoky haze
73°
6 AM
Smoky haze
69°
9 AM
Light drizzle
75°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
95°
6 PM
Patchy light drizzle
85°
9 PM
Light drizzle
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Montana.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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