What flies are hatching on the Stillwater River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Stillwater River include Salmonfly, Golden Stone, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Stillwater River?

The Stillwater River is running at 468 CFS at the Stillwater River near Absarokee gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Stillwater River fishable today?

Yes — Stillwater River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 468 CFS at the Stillwater River near Absarokee gauge.

Stillwater River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Stillwater River — Stillwater River near Absarokee

Fishable

468CFS

Discharge

1.67ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 23 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

26.26 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

40°FOvercast

Wind 9 mph26.26 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain

42° / 38°

0.36"

Tomorrow

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Drizzle

48° / 37°

0.09"

Tue

☁️

Overcast

52° / 35°

Wed

☁️

Overcast

55° / 38°

Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 468 CFS · Midges. BWOs on mild afternoons. Sections beginning to ice. Beartooth access closing for winter. Late-season fishing very limited.

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Stillwater River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Stillwater River · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

Midges. BWOs on mild afternoons. Sections beginning to ice. Beartooth access closing for winter. Late-season fishing very limited.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

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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.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunHopperBlue-Winged Olive

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.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Stillwater River with more confidence.