Columbus / Absaroka
Stillwater River
Live Conditions
Stillwater River — Stillwater River near Absarokee
7-Day Flow
↑ Rising
24-Hr Pressure
26.31 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
76° / 47°
Tomorrow
🌤️Partly cloudy
73° / 49°
Sat
🌦️Drizzle
83° / 53°
0.06"
Sun
🌦️Drizzle
78° / 56°
0.06"
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Stillwater River.
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Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Stillwater River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Stillwater River · June · Early Summer
🟢 Active now at 58.5°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
Select month
⚠ Runoff season — check live gauge before driving
Peak runoff continuing early month. SALMONFLIES (size 4-6) starting late month when flows allow — high-elevation timing makes June the Stillwater Salmonfly window. Golden Stones (size 6-8). Caddis (size 14-16).
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Stillwater River
Despite the name, a fast freestone draining the Beartooth-Absaroka Wilderness south of Columbus. Pocket water full of wild rainbows, browns, and Yellowstone Cutthroat — a quieter alternative to the Yellowstone over the divide.
Regulations
Standard Montana trout regulations apply on the Stillwater; cutthroat and brown trout are the primary species. Montana fishing license required. Verify current regs at fwp.mt.gov before fishing.