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Lake Creek

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Why you'll love it

17.0 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
379 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
379 cfs
Average current
1.3 ft/s
Gradient
24.8 ft/mi
Drainage area
178 sq mi

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

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About this water

Lake Creek is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Troy, Montana. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 379 cfs and a gradient of about 24.8 feet per mile.

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Guided trips nearby

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Kootenai River Campground

Kayaking business nearby (~9 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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