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Montana

Bull River

Conditions: Blocked

for canoeing, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 13 h ago · oldest 13 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    2 active alerts in Kootenai National Forest; most severe: Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas

    USFSPosted Dec 16, 2025 · checked 13 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 72°F / low 45°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather13 h ago

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Why you'll love it

2.9 mi run
Flows year-round
113 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
113 cfs
Average current
1.2 ft/s
Gradient
39.6 ft/mi
Drainage area
42 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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Bull River

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About this water

Bull River is a 2.9-mile paddling stretch near Noxon, Montana. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 113 cfs and a gradient of about 39.6 feet per mile.

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