Best paddling near Fishtail

7 paddle runs · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Fishtail, Montana — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters, Sec. 9, T9S, R14E
#1 Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters, Sec. 9, T9S, R14E Prime
9.7 mi away
· 2,290 cfs · in range (900-3,500)· Rising +5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary to Headwaters, Sec. 9, T9S, R14E in Montana is an ideal spot for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
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Custer Forest Boundary, Sec. 15, T5S, R15E To Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary
#2 Custer Forest Boundary, Sec. 15, T5S, R15E To Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary Prime
9.9 mi away
· 2,290 cfs · in range (900-3,500)· Rising +5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in Montana is a popular spot for kayakers and whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for kayaking is between 500 and 2000 cfs, although it can…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
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Bad Canyon Creek
#3 Bad Canyon Creek Prime
13.8 mi away
· 2,290 cfs · in range (900-3,500)· Rising +5% / 24h
Bad Canyon Creek is a river run located in the state of Montana, in the United States. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 300 and 800 cubic feet per second…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
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Bad Canyon Creek
#4 Bad Canyon Creek Prime
13.9 mi away
· 2,290 cfs · in range (900-3,500)· Rising +5% / 24h
Bad Canyon Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in Montana. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 300 and 800 cfs. At this range, the river provides a…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
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B⛰
Bad Canyon Creek
#5 Bad Canyon Creek Prime
13.9 mi away
· 2,290 cfs · in range (900-3,500)· Rising +5% / 24h
Bad Canyon Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in Montana. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 300 and 1000 cfs. The class rating for Bad Canyon…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
B⛰
Bad Canyon Creek
#6 Bad Canyon Creek Prime
14.7 mi away
· 2,290 cfs · in range (900-3,500)· Rising +5% / 24h
Bad Canyon Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in Montana. The ideal streamflow range for this area is between 300-1000 cfs. The streamflow can change quickly with…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
B⛰
Bad Canyon Creek
#7 Bad Canyon Creek Prime
14.7 mi away
· 2,290 cfs · in range (900-3,500)· Rising +5% / 24h
Bad Canyon Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Montana. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 500 and 1500 cfs, which provides exciting…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite

Paddling near Fishtail

The Fishtail area has 10 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best paddling near Fishtail

How are these paddle runs ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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