DOLORES RIVER NEAR BEDROCK, CO.
USGS 09171100 · Colorado · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, specific conductance
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USGS 09171100 · Colorado · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, 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, 7:00 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Highest for this date on record for Nov 5 Falling · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 8:00 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST; ranging 53.3 to 5,380 ft³/s; latest 431 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, 7:00 PM MST | 431 | 4.25 | 48.7 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST | 434 | 4.26 | 48.9 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM MST | 454 | 4.31 | 49.3 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST | 469 | 4.35 | 49.3 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST | 489 | 4.4 | 49.1 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST | 513 | 4.46 | 48.7 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST | 533 | 4.51 | 48.4 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST | 572 | 4.6 | 47.8 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST | 607 | 4.68 | 47.1 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST | 672 | 4.82 | 46.4 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST | 712 | 4.91 | 46.2 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST | 743 | 4.98 | 46.2 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST | 734 | 4.96 | 46.4 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST | 685 | 4.85 | 46.6 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST | 594 | 4.65 | 46.8 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST | 550 | 4.55 | 46.9 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST | 546 | 4.54 | 46.9 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST | 568 | 4.59 | 47.1 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST | 581 | 4.62 | 47.3 | 37–64 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST | 589 | 4.64 | 47.3 | 37–64 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST | 594 | 4.65 | 47.3 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST | 616 | 4.7 | 47.3 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST | 625 | 4.72 | 47.3 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST | 639 | 4.75 | 47.3 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST | 653 | 4.78 | 47.5 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST | 685 | 4.85 | 47.3 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM MST | 703 | 4.89 | 47.3 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM MST | 721 | 4.93 | 47.5 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM MST | 739 | 4.97 | 47.3 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM MST | 757 | 5.01 | 47.3 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM MST | 786 | 5.07 | 47.1 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM MST | 829 | 5.16 | 46.6 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM MST | 858 | 5.22 | 46.2 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM MST | 904 | 5.31 | 46 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM MST | 945 | 5.39 | 45.9 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM MST | 1,000 | 5.5 | 45.7 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM MST | 1,090 | 5.63 | 45.7 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM MST | 1,200 | 5.79 | 45.9 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM MST | 1,400 | 6.05 | 46 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM MST | 1,670 | 6.38 | 46.2 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM MST | 2,130 | 6.88 | 46.4 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM MST | 2,750 | 7.62 | 46.4 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM MST | 3,460 | 8.42 | 46.6 | 37–67 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM MST | 4,030 | 9 | 46.6 | 37–67 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM MST | 4,340 | 9.3 | 46.8 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM MST | 4,580 | 9.52 | 46.9 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM MST | 4,710 | 9.64 | 47.3 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM MST | 4,860 | 9.78 | 47.8 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM MST | 4,940 | 9.85 | 48.4 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM MST | 5,080 | 9.97 | 49.1 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM MST | 5,180 | 10.1 | 49.6 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM MST | 5,270 | 10.1 | 50.2 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM MST | 5,350 | 10.2 | 50.4 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM MST | 5,370 | 10.2 | 50.2 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM MST | 5,360 | 10.2 | 49.8 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM MST | 5,380 | 10.2 | 49.5 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM MST | 5,310 | 10.2 | 48.9 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM MST | 5,250 | 10.1 | 48.6 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM MST | 5,140 | 10 | 48.6 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM MST | 5,030 | 9.93 | 48.6 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM MST | 4,910 | 9.82 | 48.7 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM MST | 4,750 | 9.68 | 49.1 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM MST | 4,650 | 9.59 | 49.8 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM MST | 4,560 | 9.51 | 50.4 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM MST | 4,400 | 9.36 | 50.7 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM MST | 4,310 | 9.27 | 50.7 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM MST | 4,230 | 9.2 | 50.9 | 38–72 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM MST | 4,140 | 9.11 | 50.9 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM MST | 4,050 | 9.02 | 51.1 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM MST | 4,010 | 8.98 | 51.1 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM MST | 3,970 | 8.94 | 51.3 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM MST | 3,890 | 8.87 | 51.3 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM MST | 3,840 | 8.82 | 51.3 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM MST | 3,790 | 8.77 | 51.3 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM MST | 3,790 | 8.77 | 51.4 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM MST | 3,750 | 8.72 | 51.3 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM MST | 3,750 | 8.72 | 51.3 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM MST | 3,770 | 8.74 | 51.3 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM MST | 3,800 | 8.78 | 51.1 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM MST | 3,850 | 8.83 | 50.9 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM MST | 3,910 | 8.89 | 50.7 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM MST | 3,960 | 8.93 | 50.5 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM MST | 3,920 | 8.9 | 50.5 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM MST | 3,870 | 8.85 | 50.5 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM MST | 3,850 | 8.83 | 50.7 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM MST | 3,690 | 8.66 | 50.7 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM MST | 3,530 | 8.5 | 51.1 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM MST | 3,230 | 8.17 | 51.1 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM MST | 2,920 | 7.83 | 51.1 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM MST | 2,480 | 7.3 | 51.1 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM MST | 1,790 | 6.51 | 51.6 | 38–72 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM MST | 1,330 | 5.96 | 52.2 | 38–72 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM MST | 1,030 | 5.55 | 52.3 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM MST | 681 | 4.84 | 52.3 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM MST | 685 | 4.85 | 52.5 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM MST | 739 | 4.97 | 52.5 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM MST | 576 | 4.61 | 52.3 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM MST | 423 | 4.23 | 52.2 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM MST | 346 | 4.02 | 52 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM MST | 346 | 4.02 | 52.2 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM MST | 353 | 4.04 | 52.2 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM MST | 357 | 4.05 | 52.3 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM MST | 343 | 4.01 | 52.5 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM MST | 301 | 3.88 | 52.3 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM MST | 141 | 3.35 | 52.2 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM MST | 68.2 | 2.98 | 52 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM MST | 69.7 | 2.99 | 51.8 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM MST | 71.2 | 3 | 51.8 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM MST | 75.9 | 3.03 | 51.8 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM MST | 77.5 | 3.04 | 51.8 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM MST | 79.2 | 3.05 | 51.8 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM MST | 84.2 | 3.08 | 51.8 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM MST | 87.7 | 3.1 | 51.8 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM MST | 93.1 | 3.13 | 52 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MST | 96.9 | 3.15 | 52 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MDT | 103 | 3.18 | 52 | 39–72 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM MDT | 105 | 3.19 | 52.3 | 39–72 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM MDT | 105 | 3.19 | 52.5 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM MDT | 109 | 3.21 | 52.7 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM MDT | 119 | 3.26 | 53.1 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM MDT | 136 | 3.33 | 53.4 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM MDT | 151 | 3.39 | 54.1 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM MDT | 167 | 3.45 | 54.3 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM MDT | 179 | 3.49 | 54.7 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM MDT | 161 | 3.43 | 54.3 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM MDT | 113 | 3.23 | 53.8 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM MDT | 98.8 | 3.16 | 53.4 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM MDT | 103 | 3.18 | 52.7 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM MDT | 103 | 3.18 | 52 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM MDT | 105 | 3.19 | 51.3 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM MDT | 115 | 3.24 | 50.7 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM MDT | 131 | 3.31 | 50.7 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM MDT | 143 | 3.36 | 50.5 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM MDT | 136 | 3.33 | 50.7 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM MDT | 111 | 3.22 | 50.9 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM MDT | 101 | 3.17 | 51.1 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM MDT | 87.7 | 3.1 | 51.3 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM MDT | 66.7 | 2.97 | 51.4 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM MDT | 58.4 | 2.91 | 51.8 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM MDT | 57.1 | 2.9 | 52 | 39–75 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM MDT | 57.1 | 2.9 | 52.2 | 39–75 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM MDT | 57.1 | 2.9 | 52.3 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM MDT | 55.8 | 2.89 | 52.5 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM MDT | 54.5 | 2.88 | 52.7 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM MDT | 53.3 | 2.87 | 52.9 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM MDT | 54.5 | 2.88 | 53.2 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM MDT | 54.5 | 2.88 | 53.4 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM MDT | 55.8 | 2.89 | 53.2 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM MDT | 55.8 | 2.89 | 52.9 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM MDT | 57.1 | 2.9 | 52.5 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM MDT | 57.1 | 2.9 | 51.4 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM MDT | 58.4 | 2.91 | 50.5 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM MDT | 58.4 | 2.91 | 49.5 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM MDT | 58.4 | 2.91 | 48.7 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM MDT | 59.7 | 2.92 | 48 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM MDT | 61.1 | 2.93 | 48 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM MDT | 61.1 | 2.93 | 48 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM MDT | 61.1 | 2.93 | 48.2 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM MDT | 62.5 | 2.94 | 48.4 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM MDT | 62.5 | 2.94 | 48.7 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM MDT | 63.9 | 2.95 | 49.1 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM MDT | 65.3 | 2.96 | 49.3 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM MDT | 65.3 | 2.96 | 49.6 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM MDT | 66.7 | 2.97 | 50 | 39–77 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM MDT | 66.7 | 2.97 | 50.4 | 39–77 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM MDT | 69.7 | 2.99 | 50.7 | 40–78 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM MDT | 69.7 | 2.99 | 50.9 | 40–78 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM MDT | 71.2 | 3 | 51.3 | 40–78 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM MDT | 71.2 | 3 | 51.4 | 40–78 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 8:00 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST; ranging 45.7 to 54.7 °F; latest 48.7 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM MST | 49.3 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST | 49.3 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST | 48.4 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST | 47.1 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST | 46.4 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST | 46.2 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST | 46.2 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST | 46.4 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST | 46.6 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST | 46.8 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST | 46.9 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST | 46.9 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST | 47.1 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST | 47.5 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM MST | 47.5 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM MST | 47.1 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM MST | 46.6 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM MST | 46.2 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM MST | 46 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM MST | 45.9 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM MST | 45.7 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM MST | 45.7 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM MST | 45.9 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM MST | 46 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM MST | 46.2 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM MST | 46.4 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM MST | 46.4 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM MST | 46.6 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM MST | 46.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM MST | 46.8 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM MST | 46.9 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM MST | 47.3 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM MST | 47.8 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM MST | 48.4 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM MST | 49.6 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM MST | 50.2 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM MST | 50.4 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM MST | 50.2 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM MST | 49.8 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM MST | 49.5 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM MST | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM MST | 48.6 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM MST | 48.6 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM MST | 48.6 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM MST | 48.7 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM MST | 49.1 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM MST | 49.8 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM MST | 50.4 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM MST | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM MST | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM MST | 50.9 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM MST | 50.9 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM MST | 51.4 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM MST | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM MST | 50.9 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM MST | 50.7 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM MST | 50.5 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM MST | 50.5 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM MST | 50.5 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM MST | 50.7 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM MST | 50.7 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM MST | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM MST | 51.6 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM MST | 52.2 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM MST | 52.3 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM MST | 52.3 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM MST | 52.5 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM MST | 52.5 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM MST | 52.3 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM MST | 52.2 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM MST | 52 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM MST | 52.2 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM MST | 52.2 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM MST | 52.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM MST | 52.5 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM MST | 52.3 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM MST | 52.2 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM MST | 52 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM MST | 51.8 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM MST | 51.8 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM MST | 51.8 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM MST | 51.8 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM MST | 51.8 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM MST | 51.8 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM MST | 51.8 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM MST | 52 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MST | 52 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MDT | 52 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM MDT | 52.3 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM MDT | 52.5 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM MDT | 52.7 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM MDT | 53.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM MDT | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM MDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM MDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM MDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM MDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM MDT | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM MDT | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM MDT | 52.7 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM MDT | 52 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM MDT | 51.3 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM MDT | 50.7 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM MDT | 50.7 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM MDT | 50.5 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM MDT | 50.7 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM MDT | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM MDT | 51.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM MDT | 51.3 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM MDT | 51.4 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM MDT | 51.8 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM MDT | 52 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM MDT | 52.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM MDT | 52.3 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM MDT | 52.5 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM MDT | 52.7 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM MDT | 52.9 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM MDT | 53.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM MDT | 53.4 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM MDT | 53.2 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM MDT | 52.9 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM MDT | 52.5 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM MDT | 51.4 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM MDT | 50.5 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM MDT | 49.5 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM MDT | 48.7 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM MDT | 48 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM MDT | 48 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM MDT | 48 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM MDT | 48.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM MDT | 48.4 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM MDT | 48.7 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM MDT | 49.1 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM MDT | 49.3 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM MDT | 49.6 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM MDT | 50 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM MDT | 50.4 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM MDT | 50.7 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM MDT | 50.9 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM MDT | 51.3 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM MDT | 51.4 |
Map of USGS gauge 09171100 and the river around it
Where DOLORES RIVER NEAR BEDROCK, CO. sits, with 3 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
Normal for Nov 5: 37–64 ft³/s (middle half of 42 years of record). Now: 431 ft³/s, highest for this date on record.
Highest for this date on record for this date. 431 ft³/s is above the highest daily mean recorded on this date of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 42 years of record (1985–2026): 10th 27, 25th 37, median 47, 75th 64, 90th 95 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 6.74 ft³/s, highest 408 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).
Falling over 24 hours: discharge down 34%, from 653 to 431 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.
Under CPW's 71°F line. Water 48.7°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 49.3°F. That is under the 71°F CPW uses for its closure criteria. “CPW recommends fishing early in the day to avoid peak afternoon temperatures.” “Anglers should use a handheld thermometer to test water conditions and move to cooler, higher-elevation waters once temperatures approach 71 degrees.”
CPW implements additional voluntary fishing closures on four Western Slope rivers (16 July 2026) (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)This gauge is on our page for Dolores River, 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 48.7°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)Specific conductance 399 µS/cm at Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST; 7-day range 209–3,550 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 4.25 ft stage, 430 ft³/s at Nov 5, 7:00 PM MST (NWS gauge DBDC2; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:26 AM MST. Highest point: 4.96 ft, 734 ft³/s on Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 4.96 ft | 734 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 4.43 ft | 501 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 3.54 ft | 195 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 3.04 ft | 77 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 3.01 ft | 73 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2.97 ft | 66 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 2.94 ft | 62 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 2.91 ft | 58 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 7:38 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.