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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 708 ftΒ³/s over 36 years).
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natural watercourse in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States; geonames ID = 5598775

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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 13309220, as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 708 ftΒ³/s over 36 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
599 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.64 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 708 ftΒ³/s over 36 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MF SALMON RIVER AT MF LODGE NR YELLOW PINE ID (19.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Bear Creek

H: 74Β° L: 51Β°
Sunny
Sunny
69Β°
|
Feels like 58Β°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
24%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
4.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
54Β°
3 AM
Cloudy
54Β°
6 AM
Clear
52Β°
9 AM
Sunny
61Β°
12 PM
Sunny
71Β°
3 PM
Sunny
74Β°
6 PM
Sunny
71Β°
9 PM
Clear
55Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Bear Creek?
Little Bear Creek is a river in Idaho.
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.
What amenities does Little Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Little Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Idaho

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby