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Little Bear Creek
River
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 6,100 ft³/s over 41 years).
natural watercourse in Missoula County, Montana, United States
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 12388700, as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 6,100 ft³/s over 41 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 6,100 ft³/s over 41 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Flathead River at Perma MT (11.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Bear Creek?
- Little Bear Creek is a river in Montana.
- What is the water temperature at Little Bear Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Little Bear Creek in Montana is 71°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 12388700, 11.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Little Bear Creek?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
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