HOOD RIVER AT TUCKER BRIDGE, NEAR HOOD RIVER, OR
USGS 14120000 · Oregon · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
USGS 14120000 · Oregon · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
What the agencies suggest
Approach the stream carefully and with a low profileIowa Department of Natural Resources
Fishing upstream will usually spook fewer fish than working downstreamIowa Department of Natural Resources
Deep pools and undercut banks provide refuge during sunny days and low waterMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
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 PST · provisional USGS data
Much below normal for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 7:30 PM PDT to Nov 5, 6:30 PM PST; ranging 232 to 308 ft³/s; latest 272 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, 6:30 PM PST | 272 | 2.59 | 46 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST | 275 | 2.6 | 46.4 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM PST | 278 | 2.61 | 46.4 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM PST | 270 | 2.58 | 46.4 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM PST | 264 | 2.56 | 46 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM PST | 264 | 2.56 | 45.7 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM PST | 262 | 2.55 | 45 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM PST | 259 | 2.54 | 44.4 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 43.9 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM PST | 251 | 2.51 | 43.5 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM PST | 251 | 2.51 | 43.3 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM PST | 246 | 2.49 | 43.3 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM PST | 244 | 2.48 | 43.5 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 43.5 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 43.7 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 43.9 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM PST | 239 | 2.46 | 43.9 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 43.9 | 449–889 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM PST | 239 | 2.46 | 43.9 | 449–889 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM PST | 236 | 2.45 | 43.9 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM PST | 239 | 2.46 | 43.7 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM PST | 236 | 2.45 | 43.5 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM PST | 236 | 2.45 | 43.5 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM PST | 236 | 2.45 | 43.5 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM PST | 234 | 2.44 | 43.5 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM PST | 232 | 2.43 | 43.5 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM PST | 232 | 2.43 | 43.5 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM PST | 234 | 2.44 | 43.5 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM PST | 234 | 2.44 | 43.2 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM PST | 236 | 2.45 | 43 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 42.6 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM PST | 239 | 2.46 | 42.4 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM PST | 239 | 2.46 | 42.4 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 42.4 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 42.6 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM PST | 239 | 2.46 | 42.8 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM PST | 239 | 2.46 | 43.2 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM PST | 239 | 2.46 | 43.5 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM PST | 239 | 2.46 | 43.7 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM PST | 239 | 2.46 | 43.7 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 43.9 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 44.1 | 449–919 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 44.2 | 449–919 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 44.4 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 44.4 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 44.6 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM PST | 244 | 2.48 | 44.6 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM PST | 244 | 2.48 | 44.6 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM PST | 244 | 2.48 | 44.6 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 44.6 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM PST | 244 | 2.48 | 44.8 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 44.6 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 44.4 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 44.2 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM PST | 239 | 2.46 | 43.9 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM PST | 241 | 2.47 | 43.7 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM PST | 249 | 2.5 | 43.5 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 43.3 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 43.2 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM PST | 251 | 2.51 | 43.2 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 43.2 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 43.2 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 43.2 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 43.2 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 43.2 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 43.2 | 407–835 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 43.2 | 407–835 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 43.2 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 43.2 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 42.8 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 42.6 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 42.6 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 42.8 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 42.8 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 42.8 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM PST | 259 | 2.54 | 42.6 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 42.3 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 41.9 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 41.4 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 41 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 40.6 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 40.5 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 40.5 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 40.6 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM PST | 251 | 2.51 | 41 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM PST | 257 | 2.53 | 41.4 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM PST | 254 | 2.52 | 41.5 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM PST | 259 | 2.54 | 41.9 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM PST | 262 | 2.55 | 42.3 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM PST | 262 | 2.55 | 42.6 | 409–873 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM PST | 262 | 2.55 | 42.8 | 409–873 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM PST | 262 | 2.55 | 43 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM PST | 262 | 2.55 | 43.2 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM PST | 262 | 2.55 | 43.2 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM PST | 259 | 2.54 | 43.3 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM PST | 262 | 2.55 | 43.5 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM PST | 262 | 2.55 | 43.9 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM PST | 262 | 2.55 | 44.2 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM PST | 264 | 2.56 | 44.1 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM PST | 264 | 2.56 | 43.9 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM PST | 267 | 2.57 | 43.5 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM PST | 267 | 2.57 | 43 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM PST | 267 | 2.57 | 42.4 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM PST | 267 | 2.57 | 42.1 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM PST | 264 | 2.56 | 41.7 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM PST | 267 | 2.57 | 41.7 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM PST | 264 | 2.56 | 41.7 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM PST | 267 | 2.57 | 41.9 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM PST | 267 | 2.57 | 42.3 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM PST | 264 | 2.56 | 42.4 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM PST | 270 | 2.58 | 42.8 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM PST | 270 | 2.58 | 43.2 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM PST | 270 | 2.58 | 43.3 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM PST | 270 | 2.58 | 43.7 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM PDT | 267 | 2.57 | 43.9 | 375–773 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM PDT | 264 | 2.56 | 44.1 | 375–773 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM PDT | 264 | 2.56 | 44.2 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM PDT | 267 | 2.57 | 44.2 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM PDT | 267 | 2.57 | 44.4 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM PDT | 270 | 2.58 | 44.4 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM PDT | 272 | 2.59 | 44.6 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM PDT | 270 | 2.58 | 45 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM PDT | 270 | 2.58 | 45.1 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM PDT | 272 | 2.59 | 45.1 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM PDT | 272 | 2.59 | 44.8 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM PDT | 272 | 2.59 | 44.4 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM PDT | 275 | 2.6 | 43.9 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM PDT | 275 | 2.6 | 43.5 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM PDT | 280 | 2.62 | 43.3 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM PDT | 259 | 2.54 | 43.2 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM PDT | 262 | 2.55 | 43 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM PDT | 262 | 2.55 | 43.2 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM PDT | 262 | 2.55 | 43.3 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM PDT | 264 | 2.56 | 43.5 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM PDT | 262 | 2.55 | 43.9 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM PDT | 264 | 2.56 | 44.1 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM PDT | 262 | 2.55 | 44.2 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM PDT | 262 | 2.55 | 44.6 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM PDT | 267 | 2.57 | 45 | 371–849 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM PDT | 267 | 2.57 | 45.1 | 371–849 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM PDT | 270 | 2.58 | 45.3 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM PDT | 267 | 2.57 | 45.5 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM PDT | 270 | 2.58 | 45.7 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM PDT | 270 | 2.58 | 46 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM PDT | 270 | 2.58 | 46.2 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM PDT | 272 | 2.59 | 46.6 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM PDT | 272 | 2.59 | 46.8 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM PDT | 270 | 2.58 | 46.8 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM PDT | 272 | 2.59 | 46.8 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM PDT | 272 | 2.59 | 46.2 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM PDT | 275 | 2.6 | 45.9 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM PDT | 275 | 2.6 | 45.5 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM PDT | 280 | 2.62 | 45.1 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM PDT | 283 | 2.63 | 45 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM PDT | 283 | 2.63 | 44.8 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM PDT | 289 | 2.65 | 44.8 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM PDT | 286 | 2.64 | 45 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM PDT | 289 | 2.65 | 45 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM PDT | 291 | 2.66 | 45.1 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM PDT | 291 | 2.66 | 45.3 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM PDT | 294 | 2.67 | 45.3 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM PDT | 294 | 2.67 | 45.5 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM PDT | 297 | 2.68 | 45.7 | 358–707 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM PDT | 297 | 2.68 | 45.7 | 358–707 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM PDT | 297 | 2.68 | 45.9 | 339–666 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM PDT | 303 | 2.7 | 45.9 | 339–666 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM PDT | 300 | 2.69 | 45.9 | 339–666 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM PDT | 305 | 2.71 | 46 | 339–666 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM PDT | 308 | 2.72 | 46.2 | 339–666 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 7:30 PM PDT to Nov 5, 6:30 PM PST; ranging 40.5 to 46.8 °F; latest 46 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 6:30 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM PST | 45 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM PST | 44.4 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM PST | 43.3 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM PST | 43.3 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM PST | 43 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM PST | 42.6 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM PST | 42.4 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM PST | 42.4 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM PST | 42.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM PST | 42.6 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM PST | 42.8 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM PST | 44.2 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM PST | 44.4 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM PST | 44.4 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM PST | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM PST | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM PST | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM PST | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM PST | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM PST | 44.8 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM PST | 44.6 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM PST | 44.4 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM PST | 44.2 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM PST | 43.3 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM PST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM PST | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM PST | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM PST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM PST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM PST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM PST | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM PST | 42.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM PST | 41.9 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM PST | 41.4 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM PST | 41 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM PST | 40.6 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM PST | 40.5 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM PST | 40.5 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM PST | 40.6 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM PST | 41 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM PST | 41.4 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM PST | 41.5 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM PST | 41.9 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM PST | 42.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM PST | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM PST | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM PST | 43 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM PST | 43.3 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM PST | 44.2 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM PST | 43 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM PST | 42.4 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM PST | 42.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM PST | 41.7 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM PST | 41.7 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM PST | 41.7 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM PST | 41.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM PST | 42.3 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM PST | 42.4 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM PST | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM PST | 43.2 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM PST | 43.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM PDT | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM PDT | 44.6 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM PDT | 45 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM PDT | 45.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM PDT | 45.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM PDT | 44.8 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM PDT | 43.9 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM PDT | 43.5 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM PDT | 43.3 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM PDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM PDT | 43 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM PDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM PDT | 43.3 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM PDT | 43.5 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM PDT | 43.9 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM PDT | 44.6 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM PDT | 45 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM PDT | 45.1 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM PDT | 45.3 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM PDT | 45.5 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM PDT | 45.7 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM PDT | 46 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM PDT | 46.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM PDT | 46.6 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM PDT | 46.8 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM PDT | 46.8 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM PDT | 46.8 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM PDT | 46.2 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM PDT | 45.9 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM PDT | 45.5 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM PDT | 45.1 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM PDT | 45 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM PDT | 44.8 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM PDT | 44.8 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM PDT | 45 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM PDT | 45 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM PDT | 45.1 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM PDT | 45.3 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM PDT | 45.3 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM PDT | 45.5 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM PDT | 45.7 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM PDT | 45.7 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM PDT | 45.9 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM PDT | 45.9 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM PDT | 45.9 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM PDT | 46 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM PDT | 46.2 |
Map of USGS gauge 14120000 and the river around it
Where HOOD RIVER AT TUCKER BRIDGE, NEAR HOOD RIVER, OR sits and our water's map point.
Under ODFW's 68°F line. Water 46°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 46.4°F. That is under the 68°F at which ODFW says trout, steelhead and salmon “start to feel stressed”. “Fish early in the morning when water temperatures are cooler and fish are more active.”
5 tips for fishing in hot water (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife)Normal for Nov 5: 449–889 ft³/s (middle half of 64 years of record). Now: 272 ft³/s, much below normal.
Much below normal for this date. 272 ft³/s is below the 10th percentile of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 64 years of record (1899–2024): 10th 342, 25th 449, median 627, 75th 889, 90th 1,270 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 230 ft³/s, highest 4,110 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).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 16.2%, from 234 to 272 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 Hood River: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead.
Source: Salmon and steelhead sport catch waterbodies (2025 expanded catch by month and waterbody code) (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife).
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)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 16.2%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Cold water. Water 46°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)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 2.6 ft stage, 275 ft³/s at Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST (NWS gauge HODO3; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 8:10 AM PST. Highest point: 3.75 ft, 698 ft³/s on Nov 14, 10:00 AM PST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 2.81 ft | 335 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 2.64 ft | 286 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 2.59 ft | 272 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 2.99 ft | 392 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 2.88 ft | 357 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2.86 ft | 350 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 3.2 ft | 466 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 3.24 ft | 481 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 3.18 ft | 459 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 3.75 ft | 698 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 6:59 PM PST; 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.