88
Water readiness score

Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MT

MT
17010201
Water monitoring location. This is a water-monitoring sensor location, not a confirmed public-access or fishing point. Check access and private-property rules before you go.
Report a problem with this location
Loading fishing assessment…

Get alerts for this spot

A weekly condition summary for readiness and flow changes at this spot.

Alerts arrive as a weekly digest. We'll first send a confirmation email you'll need to click before any alerts start, and you can unsubscribe anytime from any email. See our Privacy Policy.

Water Quality

Updated Sep 17, 2026
Source
US_USGS_REALTIME
ID 12324200
Data age
4 hours old
Data confidence
high95%
Water Temperature12.7 °C

Water temperature directly affects fish metabolism and activity. Optimal range varies by species.

Turbidity (Water Clarity)1.4 NTU

Measures water cloudiness caused by suspended particles. Lower values indicate clearer water. <25 NTU is good.

Electrical Conductivity452.0 µS/cm

Measures dissolved ions and minerals in water. Indicates salinity and pollution levels. Freshwater: 100-500 µS/cm.

Conductivity (µS/cm) (Other monitoring parameter)452.0

Conductivity (µS/cm) - a monitoring measurement reported by this station. Contact local authorities for specific safety guidelines.

Readiness details

recency80
coverage8
Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MT Fishing Conditions & Water Flow | MT | WhereIfish