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Little Bear Creek

River

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Live flow only β€” 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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 66 ftΒ³/s over 78 years).
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natural watercourse in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 06050000, as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 66 ftΒ³/s over 78 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
61 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.55 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 66 ftΒ³/s over 78 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Hyalite C at Hyalite R S nr Bozeman MT (5.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Bear Creek

H: 88Β° L: 57Β°
Sunny
Sunny
75Β°
|
Feels like 74Β°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
40%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
3.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
58Β°
3 AM
Overcast
58Β°
6 AM
Clear
57Β°
9 AM
Sunny
69Β°
12 PM
Sunny
83Β°
3 PM
Overcast
86Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
82Β°
9 PM
Clear
65Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Bear Creek?
Little Bear Creek is a river in Montana.
Can you swim at Little Bear Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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