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Bear Creek
River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 651 ft³/s over 59 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 06285100, as of Aug 23, 12:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 651 ft³/s over 59 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 651 ft³/s over 59 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SHOSHONE RIVER NEAR LOVELL, WY (14.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Creek?
- Bear Creek is a river in Montana.
- What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Montana is 65°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 06285100, 14.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bear Creek?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
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