Gauge Conditions

Prospect Creek at Thompson Falls MT Upstream Primary

Runnable: 350.0 – 800.0 CFS

Note that this gage is on Prospect Creek, and is only intended to offer a general idea of what flows in the Fish Creek watershed are likely up to.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

Fish Creek offers three whitewater runs of varying difficulty. From Clearwater Junction (confluence of the North and West Forks) to Forks (Confluence with the South Fork) Fish Creek is Class II/III at reasonable flows. Expect 7 miles of nice scenery in a remote feeling valley with splashy waves and small holes. Like on all small Montana rivers and streams, navigating this reach requires the proper skills and equipment to avoid strainers. From Forks to the junction of Upper and Lower Fish Creek roads expect an 8 mile Class II+ float at reasonable flows with the high likelihood of the occasional log or log-jam related portage. This reach is closer to the road than the upstream reach and shorter runs are an option. From the junction of Upper and Lower Fish Creek roads to the Clark Fork, Fish Creek drops into a short whitewater canyon, that reportedly approaches Class IV at certain flows.

Difficulty

Class I-III

Length

16.0 mi

Rapids

Access Points

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater

Clearwater Crossing Ranger Station to Clark Fork River