Little Madawaska River at Caribou, Maine
USGS 01017290 · Maine · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 01017290 · Maine · reports discharge (live), gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Wading and boating should be avoided if waters are running high and muddy and the streambed is not visiblePennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 10:30 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Below normal for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 166 readings from Oct 29, 11:30 PM EDT to Nov 5, 10:30 PM EST; ranging 35.5 to 170 ft³/s; latest 167 ft³/s; 1 gap in the record; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 10:30 PM EST | 167 | 3.78 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 PM EST | 167 | 3.78 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 PM EST | 170 | 3.79 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 PM EST | 167 | 3.78 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 PM EST | 167 | 3.78 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM EST | 167 | 3.78 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM EST | 167 | 3.78 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM EST | 164 | 3.77 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM EST | 161 | 3.76 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM EST | 153 | 3.73 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM EST | 145 | 3.7 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM EST | 137 | 3.67 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM EST | 127 | 3.63 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM EST | 115 | 3.58 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM EST | 107 | 3.54 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM EST | 102 | 3.52 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM EST | 96.3 | 3.49 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM EST | 92.3 | 3.47 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM EST | 86.6 | 3.44 | 233–516 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM EST | 81.1 | 3.41 | 233–516 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM EST | 75.9 | 3.38 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM EST | 70.9 | 3.35 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM EST | 67.7 | 3.33 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM EST | 64.6 | 3.31 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM EST | 61.6 | 3.29 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM EST | 60.1 | 3.28 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM EST | 58.7 | 3.27 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM EST | 55.9 | 3.25 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM EST | 54.5 | 3.24 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM EST | 54.5 | 3.24 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM EST | 51.8 | 3.22 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM EST | 51.8 | 3.22 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM EST | 50.5 | 3.21 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM EST | 49.2 | 3.2 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM EST | 46.7 | 3.18 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM EST | 45.5 | 3.17 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM EST | 45.5 | 3.17 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM EST | 45.5 | 3.17 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM EST | 43.1 | 3.15 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM EST | 40.9 | 3.13 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM EST | 39.7 | 3.12 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM EST | 39.7 | 3.12 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM EST | 39.7 | 3.12 | 234–477 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM EST | 38.7 | 3.11 | 234–477 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM EST | 38.7 | 3.11 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM EST | 38.7 | 3.11 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM EST | 37.6 | 3.1 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM EST | 37.6 | 3.1 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM EST | 37.6 | 3.1 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM EST | 37.6 | 3.1 | 260–554 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 260–554 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM EST | 37.6 | 3.1 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM EST | 37.6 | 3.1 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM EST | 39.7 | 3.12 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM EST | 42 | 3.14 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM EST | 45.5 | 3.17 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 280–539 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM EST | 37.6 | 3.1 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM EST | 37.6 | 3.1 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EST | 36.5 | 3.09 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EDT | 35.5 | 3.08 | 270–597 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM EDT | 35.5 | 3.08 | 270–597 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM EDT | 35.5 | 3.08 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM EDT | 36.5 | 3.09 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM EDT | 36.5 | 3.09 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM EDT | 36.5 | 3.09 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM EDT | 37.6 | 3.1 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM EDT | 38.7 | 3.11 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM EDT | 38.7 | 3.11 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM EDT | 38.7 | 3.11 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM EDT | 38.7 | 3.11 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM EDT | 38.7 | 3.11 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM EDT | 38.7 | 3.11 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM EDT | 38.7 | 3.11 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM EDT | 38.7 | 3.11 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM EDT | 37.6 | 3.1 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM EDT | 38.7 | 3.11 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM EDT | 38.7 | 3.11 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 189–486 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 189–486 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM EDT | 40.9 | 3.13 | 161–509 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM EDT | 39.7 | 3.12 | 153–579 |
Map of USGS gauge 01017290 and the river around it
Where Little Madawaska River at Caribou, Maine sits.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Maine IF&W uses are 68°F.
Species list not on file for this gauge. Check the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Maine fish stocking report · Maine fishing laws and rules.
Normal for Nov 5: 233–516 ft³/s (middle half of 18 years of record). Now: 167 ft³/s, below normal.
Below normal for this date. 167 ft³/s is between the 10th and 25th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 18 years of record (2009–2026): 10th 158, 25th 233, median 299, 75th 516, 90th 929 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 57 ft³/s, highest 1,010 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 135.5%, from 70.9 to 167 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 136%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 3.77 ft stage, 164 ft³/s at Nov 5, 10:30 PM EST (NWS gauge LMRM1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 11:06 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.