USGS 04165500 · Michigan · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, specific conductance
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 9:18 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Steady · 24 h
Gauge height, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 10:42 PM EDT to Nov 5, 9:18 PM EST; ranging 4.81 to 5.16 ft; latest 4.96 ft.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 9:18 PM EST | 4.96 | 58.6 |
| Nov 5, 8:18 PM EST | 4.98 | 58.8 |
| Nov 5, 7:18 PM EST | 4.99 | 58.8 |
| Nov 5, 6:18 PM EST | 4.97 | 58.8 |
| Nov 5, 5:18 PM EST | 4.96 | 59 |
| Nov 5, 4:18 PM EST | 4.98 | 59.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:18 PM EST | 4.98 | 59.2 |
| Nov 5, 2:18 PM EST | 4.99 | 59.4 |
| Nov 5, 1:18 PM EST | 4.98 | 59.5 |
| Nov 5, 12:18 PM EST | 4.96 | 59.5 |
| Nov 5, 11:18 AM EST | 4.95 | 59.7 |
| Nov 5, 10:18 AM EST | 4.96 | 59.7 |
| Nov 5, 9:18 AM EST | 4.94 | 59.7 |
| Nov 5, 8:18 AM EST | 4.92 | 59.9 |
| Nov 5, 7:18 AM EST | 4.95 | 60.3 |
| Nov 5, 6:18 AM EST | 4.95 | 60.3 |
| Nov 5, 5:18 AM EST | 4.94 | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 4:18 AM EST | 4.95 | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 3:18 AM EST | 4.93 | 61.2 |
| Nov 5, 2:18 AM EST | 4.99 | 61.2 |
| Nov 5, 1:18 AM EST | 5.05 | 61.2 |
| Nov 5, 12:18 AM EST | 5.07 | 61 |
| Nov 4, 11:18 PM EST | 5.09 | 60.8 |
| Nov 4, 10:18 PM EST | 5.11 | 60.6 |
| Nov 4, 9:18 PM EST | 5.14 | 60.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:18 PM EST | 5.16 | 60.4 |
| Nov 4, 7:18 PM EST | 5.16 | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 6:18 PM EST | 5.16 | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 5:18 PM EST | 5.08 | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:18 PM EST | 5.04 | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 3:18 PM EST | 5.01 | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:18 PM EST | 4.95 | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 1:18 PM EST | 4.92 | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 12:18 PM EST | 4.92 | 60.1 |
| Nov 4, 11:18 AM EST | 4.94 | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 10:18 AM EST | 4.99 | 60.1 |
| Nov 4, 9:18 AM EST | 4.91 | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:18 AM EST | 4.93 | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 7:18 AM EST | 4.91 | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 6:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 5:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 59.2 |
| Nov 4, 4:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 3:18 AM EST | 4.89 | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 2:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 1:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 59.2 |
| Nov 4, 12:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 59.2 |
| Nov 3, 11:18 PM EST | 4.88 | 59.2 |
| Nov 3, 10:18 PM EST | 4.89 | 59 |
| Nov 3, 9:18 PM EST | 4.89 | 59 |
| Nov 3, 8:18 PM EST | 4.9 | 59 |
| Nov 3, 7:18 PM EST | 4.91 | 59 |
| Nov 3, 6:18 PM EST | 4.91 | 59 |
| Nov 3, 5:18 PM EST | 4.91 | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 4:18 PM EST | 4.91 | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 3:18 PM EST | 4.92 | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 2:18 PM EST | 4.94 | 58.6 |
| Nov 3, 1:18 PM EST | 4.93 | 58.1 |
| Nov 3, 12:18 PM EST | 4.92 | 57.7 |
| Nov 3, 11:18 AM EST | 4.91 | 57.6 |
| Nov 3, 10:18 AM EST | 4.9 | 57.2 |
| Nov 3, 9:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 56.8 |
| Nov 3, 8:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 56.7 |
| Nov 3, 7:18 AM EST | 4.89 | 56.7 |
| Nov 3, 6:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 56.7 |
| Nov 3, 5:18 AM EST | 4.87 | 56.7 |
| Nov 3, 4:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 56.7 |
| Nov 3, 3:18 AM EST | 4.9 | 56.5 |
| Nov 3, 2:18 AM EST | 4.94 | 56.5 |
| Nov 3, 1:18 AM EST | 4.96 | 56.5 |
| Nov 3, 12:18 AM EST | 4.94 | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 11:18 PM EST | 4.9 | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 10:18 PM EST | 4.93 | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 9:18 PM EST | 4.95 | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 8:18 PM EST | 4.93 | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 7:18 PM EST | 4.9 | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 6:18 PM EST | 4.88 | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 5:18 PM EST | 4.88 | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 4:18 PM EST | 4.91 | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 3:18 PM EST | 4.94 | 55.8 |
| Nov 2, 2:18 PM EST | 4.91 | 55.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:18 PM EST | 4.92 | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 12:18 PM EST | 4.93 | 55.2 |
| Nov 2, 11:18 AM EST | 4.91 | 55.2 |
| Nov 2, 10:18 AM EST | 4.89 | 54.9 |
| Nov 2, 9:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 54.7 |
| Nov 2, 8:18 AM EST | 4.87 | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 7:18 AM EST | 4.87 | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 6:18 AM EST | 4.86 | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:18 AM EST | 4.87 | 54.3 |
| Nov 2, 4:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 3:18 AM EST | 4.87 | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 2:18 AM EST | 4.87 | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 1:18 AM EST | 4.87 | 54.3 |
| Nov 2, 12:18 AM EST | 4.87 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 11:18 PM EST | 4.86 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 10:18 PM EST | 4.86 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 9:18 PM EST | 4.87 | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 8:18 PM EST | 4.88 | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 7:18 PM EST | 4.9 | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 6:18 PM EST | 4.9 | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 5:18 PM EST | 4.88 | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 4:18 PM EST | 4.87 | 54.7 |
| Nov 1, 3:18 PM EST | 4.86 | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 2:18 PM EST | 4.87 | 54.7 |
| Nov 1, 1:18 PM EST | 4.89 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:18 PM EST | 4.89 | 54 |
| Nov 1, 11:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 10:18 AM EST | 4.89 | 53.6 |
| Nov 1, 9:18 AM EST | 4.87 | 53.2 |
| Nov 1, 8:18 AM EST | 4.88 | 52.9 |
| Nov 1, 7:18 AM EST | 4.89 | 52.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:18 AM EST | 4.89 | 53.2 |
| Nov 1, 5:18 AM EST | 4.89 | 53.4 |
| Nov 1, 4:18 AM EST | 4.89 | 53.4 |
| Nov 1, 3:18 AM EST | 4.9 | 53.6 |
| Nov 1, 2:18 AM EST | 4.9 | 53.6 |
| Nov 1, 1:18 AM EST | 4.9 | 53.4 |
| Nov 1, 1:18 AM EDT | 4.91 | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 12:18 AM EDT | 4.91 | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 11:18 PM EDT | 4.92 | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 10:18 PM EDT | 4.94 | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 9:18 PM EDT | 4.97 | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 8:18 PM EDT | 4.97 | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 7:18 PM EDT | 4.93 | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 6:18 PM EDT | 4.91 | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 5:18 PM EDT | 4.91 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 4:18 PM EDT | 4.92 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 3:18 PM EDT | 4.9 | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 2:18 PM EDT | 4.9 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 1:18 PM EDT | 4.9 | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 12:18 PM EDT | 4.91 | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 11:18 AM EDT | 4.91 | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 10:18 AM EDT | 4.9 | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 9:18 AM EDT | 4.89 | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 8:18 AM EDT | 4.88 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 7:18 AM EDT | 4.89 | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 6:18 AM EDT | 4.9 | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 5:18 AM EDT | 4.9 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 4:18 AM EDT | 4.89 | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 3:18 AM EDT | 4.88 | 54.5 |
| Oct 31, 2:18 AM EDT | 4.87 | 55 |
| Oct 31, 1:18 AM EDT | 4.88 | 55.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:18 AM EDT | 4.88 | 55.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:18 PM EDT | 4.88 | 55.2 |
| Oct 30, 10:18 PM EDT | 4.88 | 55.6 |
| Oct 30, 9:18 PM EDT | 4.87 | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 8:18 PM EDT | 4.89 | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 7:18 PM EDT | 4.89 | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 6:18 PM EDT | 4.89 | 56.3 |
| Oct 30, 5:18 PM EDT | 4.9 | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 4:18 PM EDT | 4.91 | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 3:18 PM EDT | 4.91 | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 2:18 PM EDT | 4.88 | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 1:18 PM EDT | 4.86 | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 12:18 PM EDT | 4.86 | 57.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:18 AM EDT | 4.85 | 57 |
| Oct 30, 10:18 AM EDT | 4.84 | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 9:18 AM EDT | 4.85 | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 8:18 AM EDT | 4.86 | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 7:18 AM EDT | 4.87 | 56.8 |
| Oct 30, 6:18 AM EDT | 4.88 | 57.2 |
| Oct 30, 5:18 AM EDT | 4.89 | 57.2 |
| Oct 30, 4:18 AM EDT | 4.87 | 57.4 |
| Oct 30, 3:18 AM EDT | 4.85 | 57.6 |
| Oct 30, 2:18 AM EDT | 4.83 | 57.7 |
| Oct 30, 1:18 AM EDT | 4.81 | 57.7 |
| Oct 30, 12:18 AM EDT | 4.82 | 57.9 |
| Oct 29, 11:18 PM EDT | 4.84 | 57.9 |
| Oct 29, 10:42 PM EDT | 4.86 | 57.9 |
USGS keeps no flow statistics at this gauge, so there is no normal range for flow; the chart shows gauge height as USGS publishes it.
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 10:45 PM EDT to Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST; ranging 52.9 to 61.2 °F; latest 58.6 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST | 59 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM EST | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST | 60.8 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM EST | 61.2 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM EST | 61.2 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM EST | 61.2 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM EST | 61 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM EST | 60.8 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM EST | 60.6 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM EST | 60.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM EST | 60.4 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM EST | 60.3 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM EST | 60.1 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM EST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM EST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM EST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM EST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM EST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM EST | 57.7 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM EST | 57.6 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM EST | 57.2 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM EST | 56.8 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM EST | 56.7 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST | 56.7 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM EST | 56.7 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST | 56.7 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST | 56.7 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST | 56.5 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST | 56.5 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST | 56.5 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM EST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM EST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM EST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM EST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM EST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM EST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM EST | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM EST | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM EST | 54.9 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM EST | 54.7 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM EST | 54.3 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM EST | 54.3 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM EST | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM EST | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM EST | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM EST | 54.7 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM EST | 54.5 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM EST | 54.7 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM EST | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM EST | 54 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM EST | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM EST | 53.6 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM EST | 53.2 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM EST | 52.9 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM EST | 52.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM EST | 53.2 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM EST | 53.4 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM EST | 53.4 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM EST | 53.6 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM EST | 53.6 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EST | 53.4 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EDT | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM EDT | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM EDT | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM EDT | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM EDT | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDT | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDT | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM EDT | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM EDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM EDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDT | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM EDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM EDT | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM EDT | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM EDT | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM EDT | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM EDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM EDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM EDT | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM EDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM EDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT | 54.5 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM EDT | 55 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM EDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM EDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM EDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM EDT | 55.6 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM EDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM EDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM EDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM EDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM EDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM EDT | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDT | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM EDT | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM EDT | 57.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM EDT | 57 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM EDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM EDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM EDT | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM EDT | 56.8 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM EDT | 57.2 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM EDT | 57.2 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM EDT | 57.4 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM EDT | 57.6 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM EDT | 57.7 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM EDT | 57.7 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM EDT | 57.9 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM EDT | 57.9 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM EDT | 57.9 |
Map of USGS gauge 04165500 and the river around it
Where CLINTON RIVER AT MORAVIAN DRIVE AT MT. CLEMENS, MI sits, with 3 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
Federal guidance. Michigan DNR publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Michigan rule:
Steady over 24 hours (gauge height −0.18 ft). 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.
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 58.6°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 61.2°F. That is under the 68°F at which the National Park Service, at Grand Teton National Park, recommends anglers stop fishing in the afternoon (“cease fishing at 2 p.m. when water temperatures are likely to exceed 68°F”). Water warms through the afternoon, so check again later in the day: “Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperature.”
High water temperatures prompt fishing advisory in Grand Teton National Park (29 July 2022) (National Park Service)Species the agency lists for Clinton River: Steelhead.
Source: Showcasing the DNR: Generations of Michigan steelhead fishing (popular steelhead rivers) (Michigan Department of Natural Resources).
Cold water. Water 58.6°F. NWS: “Cold shock can be just as severe and dangerous from water temperatures of 50-60°F (10-15°C) as it is from water at 35°F (2°C).” “Always wear a life jacket in and around the water.”
Cold Water Hazards and Safety (National Weather Service)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)Dissolved oxygen 6.3 mg/L at Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST; 7-day range 3.9–10.4 mg/L
Below EPA's coldwater mean: 6.3 mg/L is under the 6.5 mg/L 30-day mean EPA sets for coldwater fish (other life stages), though above its 4 mg/L minimum. One reading is not a 30-day mean. Wyoming Game and Fish: “Higher water temperatures lead to lower oxygen levels.”
Quality Criteria for Water 1986 (“Gold Book”): dissolved oxygen, Table 1; pH (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Anglers encouraged to adjust fishing practices as temperatures rise (Wyoming Game and Fish Department)Turbidity 8.2 FNU at Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST; 7-day range 4.6–95.9 FNU
Water clarity: Turbidity measures the relative clarity of water: higher means murkier. No agency publishes a fishing threshold for it; compare with this gauge's own recent readings.
Turbidity and Water (U.S. Geological Survey)Specific conductance 1,200 µS/cm at Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST; 7-day range 1,020–1,470 µS/cm
Dissolved ions: Specific conductance rises with the ions dissolved in the water. No fishing threshold is published for it; compare with this gauge's own recent readings.
Conductivity (Electrical Conductance) and Water (U.S. Geological Survey)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.
NWS observation not current. NWS has no current observation at this gauge, so no flood category is shown.
Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 9:39 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.
