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Montana
Clark Fork
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Observed 16 h ago
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Clear, high 77°F / low 63°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing
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Why you'll love it
River facts
- Water
- Flows year-round
- Average flow
- 330 cfs
- Average current
- 1.6 ft/s
- Drainage area
- 761 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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Clark Fork
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About this water
Clark Fork is a 0.5-mile paddling stretch near Deer Lodge, Montana. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 330 cfs.
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~51 min drive
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Tenmile Creek
~56 min drive
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~57 min drive
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