Little Papillion Cr at Ak-Sar-Ben at Omaha, Nebr.
USGS 06610765 · Nebraska · reports discharge (live), gauge height
USGS 06610765 · Nebraska · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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, 7:45 PM CST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 185 readings from Oct 29, 8:45 PM CDT to Nov 5, 7:45 PM CST; ranging 11.8 to 302 ft³/s; latest 16.2 ft³/s; 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, 7:45 PM CST | 16.2 | 2.47 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 6:50 PM CST | 13.8 | 2.42 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 5:55 PM CST | 16.2 | 2.47 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM CST | 14.3 | 2.43 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 4:05 PM CST | 13.8 | 2.42 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 3:10 PM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM CST | 14.3 | 2.43 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 1:20 PM CST | 15.2 | 2.45 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 12:25 PM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 10:35 AM CST | 15.2 | 2.45 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 9:40 AM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM CST | 15.2 | 2.45 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 7:50 AM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 6:55 AM CST | 15.2 | 2.45 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM CST | 15.2 | 2.45 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 5:05 AM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 4:10 AM CST | 15.2 | 2.45 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM CST | 15.2 | 2.45 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 2:20 AM CST | 15.7 | 2.46 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 1:25 AM CST | 15.7 | 2.46 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM CST | 16.7 | 2.48 | 6.1–24 |
| Nov 4, 11:35 PM CST | 17.2 | 2.49 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 10:40 PM CST | 17.2 | 2.49 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM CST | 17.8 | 2.5 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 8:50 PM CST | 17.8 | 2.5 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 7:55 PM CST | 17.8 | 2.5 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM CST | 17.8 | 2.5 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 6:05 PM CST | 17.8 | 2.5 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 5:10 PM CST | 17.8 | 2.5 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM CST | 18.3 | 2.51 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 3:20 PM CST | 18.3 | 2.51 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 2:25 PM CST | 18.3 | 2.51 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM CST | 18.3 | 2.51 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 12:35 PM CST | 19.5 | 2.53 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 11:40 AM CST | 18.9 | 2.52 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM CST | 18.3 | 2.51 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 9:50 AM CST | 19.5 | 2.53 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 8:55 AM CST | 19.5 | 2.53 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM CST | 21.3 | 2.56 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 7:05 AM CST | 21.3 | 2.56 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 6:10 AM CST | 20.1 | 2.54 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM CST | 22.6 | 2.58 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 4:20 AM CST | 24 | 2.6 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 3:25 AM CST | 24.8 | 2.61 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM CST | 27.9 | 2.65 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 1:35 AM CST | 29.6 | 2.67 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 4, 12:40 AM CST | 29.6 | 2.67 | 4.2–14 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM CST | 32.2 | 2.7 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 10:50 PM CST | 31.3 | 2.69 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 9:55 PM CST | 35.2 | 2.73 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM CST | 39.4 | 2.77 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 8:05 PM CST | 42.9 | 2.8 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 7:10 PM CST | 50.7 | 2.86 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM CST | 49.3 | 2.85 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 5:20 PM CST | 44.1 | 2.81 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 4:25 PM CST | 55 | 2.89 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM CST | 61.2 | 2.94 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 2:35 PM CST | 69.4 | 3 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 1:40 PM CST | 65.2 | 2.97 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM CST | 80.2 | 3.07 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 11:50 AM CST | 102 | 3.19 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 10:55 AM CST | 144 | 3.37 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM CST | 179 | 3.52 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 9:05 AM CST | 243 | 3.75 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 8:10 AM CST | 159 | 3.43 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM CST | 147 | 3.38 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 6:20 AM CST | 172 | 3.49 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 5:25 AM CST | 222 | 3.68 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM CST | 274 | 3.85 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 3:35 AM CST | 265 | 3.82 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 2:40 AM CST | 302 | 3.95 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM CST | 81.8 | 3.08 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 3, 12:50 AM CST | 41.7 | 2.79 | 3.5–15 |
| Nov 2, 11:55 PM CST | 16.7 | 2.48 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM CST | 16.7 | 2.48 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 10:05 PM CST | 17.2 | 2.49 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 9:10 PM CST | 17.2 | 2.49 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM CST | 17.2 | 2.49 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 7:20 PM CST | 18.3 | 2.51 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 6:25 PM CST | 18.9 | 2.52 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM CST | 19.5 | 2.53 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 4:35 PM CST | 20.7 | 2.55 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 3:40 PM CST | 18.9 | 2.52 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM CST | 24 | 2.6 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 1:50 PM CST | 24 | 2.6 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 12:55 PM CST | 26.3 | 2.63 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM CST | 27.9 | 2.65 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 11:05 AM CST | 29.6 | 2.67 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 10:10 AM CST | 36.2 | 2.74 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM CST | 39.4 | 2.77 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 8:20 AM CST | 35.2 | 2.73 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 7:25 AM CST | 27.9 | 2.65 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM CST | 18.9 | 2.52 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 5:35 AM CST | 17.2 | 2.49 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 4:40 AM CST | 16.2 | 2.47 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM CST | 16.2 | 2.47 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 2:50 AM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 1:55 AM CST | 13 | 2.4 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM CST | 15.2 | 2.45 | 4–14 |
| Nov 2, 12:05 AM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 4–14 |
| Nov 1, 11:10 PM CST | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM CST | 13 | 2.4 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 9:20 PM CST | 13.8 | 2.42 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 8:25 PM CST | 11.8 | 2.37 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM CST | 13 | 2.4 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 6:35 PM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 5:40 PM CST | 13.8 | 2.42 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM CST | 13.8 | 2.42 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 3:50 PM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 2:55 PM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM CST | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 1:05 PM CST | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 12:10 PM CST | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM CST | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 10:20 AM CST | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 9:25 AM CST | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM CST | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 7:35 AM CST | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 6:40 AM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 4:50 AM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 3:55 AM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM CST | 14.7 | 2.44 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 2:05 AM CST | 15.2 | 2.45 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 1:10 AM CST | 15.2 | 2.45 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM CDT | 15.2 | 2.45 | 4.3–14 |
| Nov 1, 12:20 AM CDT | 14.7 | 2.44 | 4.3–14 |
| Oct 31, 11:25 PM CDT | 14.7 | 2.44 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM CDT | 14.7 | 2.44 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 9:35 PM CDT | 15.2 | 2.45 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 8:40 PM CDT | 15.2 | 2.45 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM CDT | 15.2 | 2.45 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 6:50 PM CDT | 15.2 | 2.45 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 5:55 PM CDT | 15.7 | 2.46 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM CDT | 15.7 | 2.46 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 4:05 PM CDT | 15.7 | 2.46 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 3:10 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM CDT | 15.7 | 2.46 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 1:20 PM CDT | 16.2 | 2.47 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 12:25 PM CDT | 15.7 | 2.46 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM CDT | 16.2 | 2.47 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 10:35 AM CDT | 17.2 | 2.49 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 9:40 AM CDT | 16.7 | 2.48 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM CDT | 17.2 | 2.49 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 7:50 AM CDT | 17.2 | 2.49 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 6:55 AM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 5:05 AM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 4:10 AM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 2:20 AM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 1:25 AM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 3.9–17 |
| Oct 30, 11:35 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 10:40 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 8:50 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 7:55 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 6:05 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 5:10 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 3:20 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 2:25 PM CDT | 14.7 | 2.44 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM CDT | 14.7 | 2.44 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 12:35 PM CDT | 15.7 | 2.46 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 11:40 AM CDT | 16.7 | 2.48 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM CDT | 17.8 | 2.5 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 9:50 AM CDT | 20.7 | 2.55 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 8:55 AM CDT | 26.3 | 2.63 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM CDT | 36.2 | 2.74 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 7:05 AM CDT | 70.9 | 3.01 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 6:10 AM CDT | 63.8 | 2.96 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM CDT | 13.8 | 2.42 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 4:20 AM CDT | 13.4 | 2.41 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 3:25 AM CDT | 13.8 | 2.42 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM CDT | 13.8 | 2.42 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 1:35 AM CDT | 13.8 | 2.42 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 30, 12:40 AM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 5.5–18 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.9–20 |
| Oct 29, 10:50 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.9–20 |
| Oct 29, 9:55 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.9–20 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.9–20 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM CDT | 14.3 | 2.43 | 4.9–20 |
Map of USGS gauge 06610765 and the river around it
Where Little Papillion Cr at Ak-Sar-Ben at Omaha, Nebr. sits, with 1 other gauge on the same river.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Nebraska rule: 68°F.
Species list not on file for this gauge. Check the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission: 2026 Nebraska Fishing Guide.
Normal for Nov 5: 6.1–24 ft³/s (middle half of 11 years of record). Now: 16.2 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 16.2 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 11 years of record (2013–2026): 10th 3.7, 25th 6.1, median 13, 75th 24, 90th 127 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 3.18 ft³/s, highest 131 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).
Steady over 24 hours (−9% discharge). 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)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 2.47 ft stage, 16 ft³/s at Nov 5, 7:45 PM CST (NWS gauge OMLN1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 8:39 PM CST; 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.