RIO GRANDE BELOW COCHITI DAM, NM
USGS 08317400 · New Mexico · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, specific conductance
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USGS 08317400 · New Mexico · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, specific conductance
What the agencies suggest
During periods of high water, fish move towards the banks to find calmer water and lower velocitiesPennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Wading and boating should be avoided if waters are running high and muddy and the streambed is not visiblePennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
If stream conditions are not favorable, consider fishing at a lakePennsylvania 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, 8:15 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Highest for this date on record for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 9:15 PM MDT to Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST; ranging 2,920 to 3,460 ft³/s; latest 3,440 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) | Water temp (°F) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST | 3,440 | 4.22 | 53.8 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 PM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 53.8 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 PM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM MST | 3,440 | 4.22 | 54 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM MST | 3,410 | 4.2 | 54 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54.3 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54.3 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM MST | 3,410 | 4.2 | 54.3 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM MST | 3,410 | 4.2 | 54.3 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM MST | 3,440 | 4.22 | 54.3 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54.3 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM MST | 3,440 | 4.22 | 54.3 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM MST | 3,440 | 4.22 | 54.5 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54.5 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54.5 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM MST | 3,410 | 4.2 | 54.5 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM MST | 3,460 | 4.23 | 54.5 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM MST | 3,460 | 4.23 | 54.5 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM MST | 3,440 | 4.22 | 54.7 | 372–1,030 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54.5 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54.5 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54.5 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM MST | 3,440 | 4.22 | 54.7 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM MST | 3,440 | 4.22 | 54.9 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM MST | 3,410 | 4.2 | 54.7 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM MST | 3,440 | 4.22 | 54.7 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM MST | 3,460 | 4.23 | 54.7 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54.7 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM MST | 3,440 | 4.22 | 54.7 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM MST | 3,420 | 4.21 | 54.7 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 54.9 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 55 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 55 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 55 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.2 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM MST | 3,030 | 4 | 55.2 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 55.2 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.2 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.2 | 350–931 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.2 | 350–931 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.4 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 55.4 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 55.4 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 55.2 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.2 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM MST | 2,940 | 3.95 | 55.2 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 55.2 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.4 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.4 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.6 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.6 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.8 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 55.8 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM MST | 2,940 | 3.95 | 55.8 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.8 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.8 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.8 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 55.8 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 55.8 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.8 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.8 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.9 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.9 | 346–840 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.9 | 346–840 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.9 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 55.9 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 55.8 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 55.9 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 56.1 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 56.3 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.1 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.3 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.3 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.3 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.1 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 55.9 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 56.3 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 56.3 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.3 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.3 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM MST | 3,030 | 4 | 55.9 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.9 | 348–749 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.9 | 348–749 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 56.1 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 56.1 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.1 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 55.8 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.8 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM MST | 3,000 | 3.98 | 55.9 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 55.9 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 56.1 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.1 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.1 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM MST | 2,940 | 3.95 | 56.3 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM MST | 3,010 | 3.99 | 56.3 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.5 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.5 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM MST | 2,940 | 3.95 | 56.5 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.5 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.5 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.5 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.3 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM MST | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.3 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM MST | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.3 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM MST | 2,940 | 3.95 | 56.3 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM MDT | 3,000 | 3.98 | 56.1 | 315–699 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.3 | 315–699 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.3 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM MDT | 2,940 | 3.95 | 56.1 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.1 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM MDT | 3,000 | 3.98 | 56.1 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM MDT | 3,000 | 3.98 | 56.1 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM MDT | 3,000 | 3.98 | 56.1 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.3 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM MDT | 2,940 | 3.95 | 56.5 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM MDT | 2,940 | 3.95 | 56.5 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.3 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM MDT | 3,000 | 3.98 | 56.3 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.5 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM MDT | 3,000 | 3.98 | 56.3 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.1 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.3 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.3 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.3 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.3 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.3 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 309–644 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.3 | 309–644 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.1 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 55.9 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 55.9 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.1 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM MDT | 2,940 | 3.95 | 56.1 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM MDT | 2,920 | 3.94 | 56.3 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.3 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.5 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.5 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.5 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.5 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM MDT | 2,940 | 3.95 | 56.5 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM MDT | 2,940 | 3.95 | 56.5 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.5 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM MDT | 2,940 | 3.95 | 56.5 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.5 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM MDT | 3,000 | 3.98 | 56.5 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.5 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.7 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM MDT | 3,000 | 3.98 | 56.8 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM MDT | 2,940 | 3.95 | 56.8 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM MDT | 3,000 | 3.98 | 56.8 | 299–613 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 57 | 299–613 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM MDT | 2,980 | 3.97 | 56.8 | 314–635 |
| Oct 29, 10:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.8 | 314–635 |
| Oct 29, 9:15 PM MDT | 2,960 | 3.96 | 56.8 | 314–635 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 9:15 PM MDT to Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST; ranging 53.8 to 57 °F; latest 53.8 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST | 53.8 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 PM MST | 53.8 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 PM MST | 54 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM MST | 54 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM MST | 54 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM MST | 54 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM MST | 54 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM MST | 54.3 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM MST | 54.3 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM MST | 54.3 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM MST | 54.3 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM MST | 54.3 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM MST | 54.3 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM MST | 54.3 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM MST | 54.5 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM MST | 54.5 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM MST | 54.5 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM MST | 54.5 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM MST | 54.5 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM MST | 54.5 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM MST | 54.7 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM MST | 54.5 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM MST | 54.5 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM MST | 54.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM MST | 54.7 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM MST | 54.9 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM MST | 54.7 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM MST | 54.7 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM MST | 54.7 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM MST | 54.7 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM MST | 54.7 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM MST | 54.7 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM MST | 54.9 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM MST | 55 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM MST | 55 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM MST | 55 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM MST | 55 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM MST | 55 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM MST | 55 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM MST | 55.2 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM MST | 55.2 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM MST | 55.2 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM MST | 55.2 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM MST | 55.2 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM MST | 55.2 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM MST | 55.4 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM MST | 55.4 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM MST | 55.4 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM MST | 55.2 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM MST | 55.2 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM MST | 55.2 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM MST | 55.2 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM MST | 55.4 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM MST | 55.4 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM MST | 55.6 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM MST | 55.6 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM MST | 55.8 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM MST | 55.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM MST | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM MST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM MST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM MST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM MST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM MST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM MST | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM MST | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM MDT | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM MDT | 55.9 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM MDT | 55.9 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM MDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM MDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM MDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM MDT | 56.7 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM MDT | 56.8 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM MDT | 56.8 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM MDT | 56.8 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM MDT | 57 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM MDT | 56.8 |
| Oct 29, 10:15 PM MDT | 56.8 |
| Oct 29, 9:15 PM MDT | 56.8 |
Map of USGS gauge 08317400 and the river around it
Where RIO GRANDE BELOW COCHITI DAM, NM sits, with 2 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
Federal guidance. New Mexico Department of Game and Fish publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a New Mexico rule:
Normal for Nov 5: 372–1,030 ft³/s (middle half of 56 years of record). Now: 3,440 ft³/s, highest for this date on record.
Highest for this date on record for this date. 3,440 ft³/s is above the highest daily mean recorded on this date of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 56 years of record (1971–2026): 10th 279, 25th 372, median 601, 75th 1,030, 90th 1,380 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 165 ft³/s, highest 2,140 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 (+0% 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.
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 53.8°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 54.7°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)This gauge is on the same river as our page for Rio Grande, but no agency page we read lists its species.
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)Flow above the record for this date. Higher than any daily mean USGS has recorded on this date at this gauge. Expect much higher, faster water than usual for the season.
hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) Statistics documentation (percentiles of daily mean discharge) (U.S. Geological Survey)Cold water. Water 53.8°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 10.5 mg/L at Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST; 7-day range 10–10.5 mg/L
Enough oxygen for coldwater fish: 10.5 mg/L meets the 6.5 mg/L EPA sets for coldwater fish (other life stages; eggs and fry need a 8 mg/L minimum).
Quality Criteria for Water 1986 (“Gold Book”): dissolved oxygen, Table 1; pH (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)pH 8.1 at Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST; 7-day range 8.1–8.1
Within EPA's freshwater range: pH 8.1 is within the 6.5–9 range EPA gives for freshwater aquatic life.
Quality Criteria for Water 1986 (“Gold Book”): dissolved oxygen, Table 1; pH (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)Turbidity 150 FNU at Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST; 7-day range 112–212 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 276 µS/cm at Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST; 7-day range 274–308 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.
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 4.22 ft stage, 3,430 ft³/s at Nov 5, 8:15 PM MST (NWS gauge CTDN5; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 6:57 AM MST. Highest point: 4.2 ft, 3,390 ft³/s on Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 4.2 ft | 3,390 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 4.2 ft | 3,390 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 4.2 ft | 3,390 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 4.2 ft | 3,390 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 4.2 ft | 3,390 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 4.2 ft | 3,390 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 8:58 PM MST; 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.