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Swan River

Wild Mile (Bigfork Dam to Powerhouse)

Montana – US

Class
IV+ to V
Length
1.25 Mile(s)
Gradient
100 FPM
Typical season
March to August

Current Flow

1,730 CFS

Gauge height: 3.63 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:00 PM

-3.33/hr (12h) -1.67/hr (24h)

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Primary gauge
Swan River near Bigfork, MT Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum600
Average800
Maximum4,000

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

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Rapids

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Access

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Camps

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Permit

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Fishing

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