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Little Prickly Pear Creek
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 51°F (11°C)
- Streamflow 2,810 ft³/s
- Gage height 2.94 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Missouri River bl Holter Dam nr Wolf Cr MT (1.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:45 AM gauge-local time.
- A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Eastern Toole and Liberty and other areas. — NWS Great Falls MT
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 06066500, as of Oct 29, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 4,230 ft³/s over 81 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 51°F at Little Prickly Pear Creek now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
natural watercourse in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States of America
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What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Rainbow Trout and Walleye.
2 fish species in 11 public records within 2 km of Little Prickly Pear Creek since 2000.
- 10 records · 2014
- 1 record · 2010
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Upper Missouri watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Prickly Pear Creek?
- Little Prickly Pear Creek is a river in Montana.
- What is the water temperature at Little Prickly Pear Creek?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Little Prickly Pear Creek in Montana is 51°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 06066500, 1.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at Little Prickly Pear Creek?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
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Location & Contact
Montana
🌊 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
- ›Wear life jackets when on the water
- ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
- ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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