Yankee Jim Canyon (Joe Brown to Miner)
Montana – US
- Class
- III to III+
- Length
- 5 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 11.23 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 5,041 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 4,985 Feet
- Typical season
- January to December
Current Flow
4,810 CFS
Gauge height: 3.65 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:00 PM
▼ -3.33/hr (12h) ▼ -1.67/hr (24h)
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- Primary gauge
- Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs MT Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 2,000 |
| Average | 8,000 |
| Maximum | 16,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
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Description
This is an excellent day run in a scenic class III canyon. Much like the Alpine Canyon on the Snake River in WY this river sees a lot of use (especially with commercial traffic).
See access and rapid descriptions below for more details.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Joe Brown Boat Ramp | 5,041 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | See description here for more info |
| Take-Out | Carbella Take Out | 4,985 Feet | Yes | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Turn left on Tom Miner Road off of Highway 89 (about 15 - 18 miles north of Gardiner, MT). Immediately turn right and follow the dirt road down to the river. |
Camps
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Permit
No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.
Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
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