Gros Ventre River River Levels

Total streamflow across the Gros Ventre River was last observed at 195 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 387 acre-ft of water today; about 25% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 788 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-07-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at 8,710 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Gros Ventre River At Kelly Wy reporting a streamflow rate of 149 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Gros Ventre River At Zenith Wy with a gauge stage of 18.04 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Gros Ventre River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 6,650 ft, the Gros Ventre River At Kelly Wy.

The river is approximately 80 miles long and has a drainage basin of 800 square miles. The river is named after the Gros Ventre people, a Native American tribe that once inhabited the area. The river’s flow is primarily fed by snowmelt and rainfall. There are no major reservoirs or dams on the Gros Ventre River, but the river does provide water for irrigation and supports a variety of recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife including moose, elk, and bald eagles.