LITTLE COLORADO RIVER NEAR JOSEPH CITY, AZ
USGS 09397300 · Arizona · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 09397300 · Arizona · 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, 6:30 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Falling · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 104 readings from Nov 1, 12:00 PM MST to Nov 5, 6:30 PM MST; ranging 518 to 8,130 ft³/s; latest 610 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 6:30 PM MST | 610 | 3.49 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM MST | 1,300 | 3.99 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM MST | 3,270 | 5.25 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST | 1,810 | 4.32 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM MST | 1,850 | 4.35 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM MST | 811 | 3.66 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM MST | 787 | 3.64 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM MST | 787 | 3.64 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM MST | 1,020 | 3.8 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM MST | 1,070 | 3.84 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM MST | 1,300 | 3.99 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM MST | 840 | 3.68 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM MST | 2,490 | 4.75 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM MST | 1,680 | 4.24 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM MST | 1,250 | 3.96 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM MST | 3,150 | 5.16 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM MST | 2,470 | 4.74 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM MST | 1,160 | 3.9 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM MST | 3,020 | 5.08 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM MST | 1,130 | 3.88 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM MST | 1,670 | 4.23 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM MST | 3,380 | 5.33 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM MST | 3,800 | 5.56 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM MST | 2,230 | 4.59 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM MST | 2,580 | 4.81 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM MST | 1,640 | 4.21 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM MST | 3,120 | 5.14 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM MST | 5,410 | 6.36 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM MST | 3,270 | 5.25 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM MST | 2,860 | 4.98 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM MST | 6,420 | 6.82 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM MST | 2,750 | 4.91 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM MST | 4,930 | 6.13 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM MST | 3,340 | 5.3 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM MST | 3,960 | 5.64 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM MST | 2,570 | 4.8 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM MST | 5,650 | 6.47 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM MST | 5,200 | 6.26 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM MST | 2,700 | 4.88 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM MST | 4,450 | 5.89 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM MST | 5,820 | 6.55 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM MST | 4,050 | 5.69 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM MST | 5,840 | 6.56 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM MST | 6,620 | 6.91 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM MST | 4,610 | 5.97 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM MST | 7,500 | 7.29 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM MST | 8,130 | 7.55 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM MST | 5,120 | 6.22 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM MST | 3,650 | 5.48 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM MST | 3,710 | 5.51 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM MST | 3,630 | 5.47 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM MST | 3,560 | 5.43 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM MST | 4,170 | 5.75 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM MST | 3,580 | 5.44 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM MST | 3,990 | 5.66 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM MST | 3,800 | 5.56 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM MST | 3,880 | 5.6 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM MST | 4,290 | 5.81 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM MST | 4,330 | 5.83 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM MST | 4,010 | 5.67 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM MST | 4,170 | 5.75 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM MST | 4,030 | 5.68 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM MST | 4,650 | 5.99 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM MST | 5,270 | 6.29 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM MST | 4,830 | 6.08 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM MST | 5,010 | 6.17 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM MST | 5,610 | 6.45 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM MST | 5,410 | 6.36 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM MST | 5,240 | 6.28 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM MST | 4,950 | 6.14 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM MST | 5,010 | 6.17 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM MST | 5,100 | 6.21 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM MST | 5,710 | 6.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM MST | 6,220 | 6.73 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM MST | 6,220 | 6.73 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM MST | 5,390 | 6.35 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM MST | 6,330 | 6.78 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM MST | 5,890 | 6.58 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM MST | 5,610 | 6.45 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM MST | 6,240 | 6.74 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM MST | 6,090 | 6.67 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM MST | 5,710 | 6.5 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM MST | 6,110 | 6.68 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM MST | 6,150 | 6.7 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM MST | 7,410 | 7.25 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM MST | 4,830 | 6.08 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM MST | 5,910 | 6.59 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM MST | 6,020 | 6.64 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM MST | 6,130 | 6.69 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM MST | 4,890 | 6.11 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM MST | 4,550 | 5.94 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM MST | 4,350 | 5.84 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM MST | 4,010 | 5.67 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM MST | 4,030 | 5.68 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM MST | 4,170 | 5.75 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM MST | 4,010 | 5.67 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM MST | 4,070 | 5.7 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM MST | 4,470 | 5.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM MST | 4,190 | 5.76 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM MST | 4,370 | 5.85 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM MST | 3,480 | 5.39 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM MST | 4,130 | 5.73 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM MST | 2,840 | 4.97 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM MST | 518 | – |
Map of USGS gauge 09397300 and the river around it
Where LITTLE COLORADO RIVER NEAR JOSEPH CITY, AZ sits, with 3 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Arizona Game and Fish uses are 67°F.
USGS publishes no daily statistics for this gauge, so the reading is not compared with the record.
Falling over 24 hours: discharge down 76.4%, from 2,580 to 610 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.
Species the agency lists for Little Colorado River: Brown Trout.
From our page for Little Colorado River, on the same river as this gauge; the agency list is for the water, not this exact reach. Source: Commission Order 40 special regulations: catch-and-release only for trout (artificial fly and lure only, barbless hooks; some seasonal) (Arizona Game and Fish Department / Arizona Game and Fish Commission (2025-2026 Arizona Fishing Regulations, official eRegulations edition)).
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 3.49 ft stage, 609 ft³/s at Nov 5, 6:30 PM MST (NWS gauge LCJA3; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 10:04 AM MST. Highest point: 4.08 ft, 1,440 ft³/s on Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 4.08 ft | 1,440 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 3.69 ft | 855 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 3.23 ft | 315 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 3.08 ft | 170 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 2.99 ft | 119 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2.93 ft | 95 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 7:09 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.