MCKENZIE R BLW TRAIL BR DAM NR BELKNAP SPRINGS, OR
USGS 14158850 · Oregon · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, specific conductance
USGS 14158850 · Oregon · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, specific conductance
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST · provisional USGS data
Much below normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 6:30 PM PDT to Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST; ranging 499 to 588 ft³/s; latest 524 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, 5:30 PM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 44.6 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 44.2 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM PST | 530 | 6.09 | 44.1 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM PST | 536 | 6.1 | 43.9 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM PST | 517 | 6.07 | 43.9 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 43.9 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 44.1 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 44.1 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 44.1 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM PST | 536 | 6.1 | 43.9 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM PST | 530 | 6.09 | 43.9 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM PST | 517 | 6.07 | 43.9 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 43.9 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM PST | 530 | 6.09 | 43.9 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM PST | 517 | 6.07 | 43.9 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 43.9 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM PST | 517 | 6.07 | 43.7 | 650–843 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 43.9 | 650–843 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM PST | 536 | 6.1 | 43.9 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM PST | 517 | 6.07 | 43.9 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM PST | 517 | 6.07 | 43.9 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM PST | 536 | 6.1 | 43.9 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 43.9 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM PST | 536 | 6.1 | 43.9 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 43.9 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 43.9 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM PST | 530 | 6.09 | 43.7 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM PST | 511 | 6.06 | 43.7 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM PST | 517 | 6.07 | 43.5 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM PST | 505 | 6.05 | 43.5 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM PST | 505 | 6.05 | 43.5 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM PST | 505 | 6.05 | 43.7 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM PST | 511 | 6.06 | 43.7 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM PST | 505 | 6.05 | 43.7 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM PST | 511 | 6.06 | 43.7 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM PST | 511 | 6.06 | 43.7 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM PST | 511 | 6.06 | 43.7 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM PST | 499 | 6.04 | 43.7 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM PST | 505 | 6.05 | 43.7 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM PST | 499 | 6.04 | 43.7 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM PST | 505 | 6.05 | 43.9 | 627–838 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM PST | 505 | 6.05 | 43.9 | 627–838 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM PST | 517 | 6.07 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM PST | 499 | 6.04 | 44.1 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM PST | 505 | 6.05 | 44.1 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM PST | 511 | 6.06 | 44.2 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM PST | 499 | 6.04 | 44.2 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM PST | 505 | 6.05 | 44.2 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM PST | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM PST | 511 | 6.06 | 44.4 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM PST | 499 | 6.04 | 44.2 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM PST | 499 | 6.04 | 44.1 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM PST | 505 | 6.05 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM PST | 511 | 6.06 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM PST | 517 | 6.07 | 44.1 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM PST | 536 | 6.1 | 44.1 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM PST | 530 | 6.09 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM PST | 530 | 6.09 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM PST | 530 | 6.09 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM PST | 536 | 6.1 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM PST | 530 | 6.09 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM PST | 524 | 6.08 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM PST | 542 | 6.11 | 43.9 | 614–819 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM PST | 549 | 6.12 | 43.9 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM PST | 555 | 6.13 | 43.9 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 44.1 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 44.1 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM PST | 542 | 6.11 | 44.1 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM PST | 549 | 6.12 | 44.1 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 44.1 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM PST | 555 | 6.13 | 43.9 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM PST | 574 | 6.16 | 43.7 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 43.5 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 43.5 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 43.5 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 43.5 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM PST | 581 | 6.17 | 43.5 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM PST | 574 | 6.16 | 43.7 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 43.7 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM PST | 581 | 6.17 | 43.7 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM PST | 574 | 6.16 | 43.9 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 43.9 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 43.9 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 43.9 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM PST | 574 | 6.16 | 43.9 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 44.1 | 640–822 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 44.1 | 640–822 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 44.1 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 44.1 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 44.2 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM PST | 574 | 6.16 | 44.2 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM PST | 574 | 6.16 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM PST | 574 | 6.16 | 43.7 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM PST | 581 | 6.17 | 43.7 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM PST | 574 | 6.16 | 43.7 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 43.7 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM PST | 574 | 6.16 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 44.1 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM PST | 581 | 6.17 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM PST | 581 | 6.17 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM PST | 588 | 6.18 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM PST | 561 | 6.14 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM PST | 568 | 6.15 | 43.9 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM PDT | 561 | 6.14 | 44.1 | 617–832 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM PDT | 568 | 6.15 | 44.1 | 617–832 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM PDT | 568 | 6.15 | 44.1 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM PDT | 568 | 6.15 | 44.2 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM PDT | 568 | 6.15 | 44.2 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM PDT | 568 | 6.15 | 44.4 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM PDT | 568 | 6.15 | 44.4 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM PDT | 568 | 6.15 | 44.2 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM PDT | 568 | 6.15 | 44.2 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM PDT | 568 | 6.15 | 44.1 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM PDT | 542 | 6.11 | 44.1 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM PDT | 542 | 6.11 | 44.2 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM PDT | 542 | 6.11 | 44.1 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM PDT | 542 | 6.11 | 44.1 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM PDT | 542 | 6.11 | 44.1 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM PDT | 542 | 6.11 | 44.1 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM PDT | 542 | 6.11 | 44.1 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.1 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.1 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 619–808 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 619–808 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.2 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM PDT | 524 | 6.08 | 44.2 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM PDT | 524 | 6.08 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM PDT | 524 | 6.08 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM PDT | 524 | 6.08 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM PDT | 524 | 6.08 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM PDT | 524 | 6.08 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM PDT | 524 | 6.08 | 44.4 | 604–802 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM PDT | 524 | 6.08 | 44.4 | 589–783 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM PDT | 524 | 6.08 | 44.4 | 589–783 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM PDT | 524 | 6.08 | 44.6 | 589–783 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM PDT | 524 | 6.08 | 44.6 | 589–783 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.6 | 589–783 |
| Oct 29, 6:30 PM PDT | 517 | 6.07 | 44.6 | 589–783 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 6:30 PM PDT to Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST; ranging 43.5 to 44.6 °F; latest 44.6 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST | 44.6 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 PM PST | 44.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM PST | 44.2 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM PST | 44.2 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM PST | 44.2 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM PST | 44.4 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM PST | 44.4 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM PST | 44.2 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM PST | 43.5 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM PST | 44.2 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM PST | 44.2 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM PST | 43.7 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM PST | 44.1 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM PST | 43.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM PDT | 44.1 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM PDT | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM PDT | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM PDT | 44.4 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM PDT | 44.6 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM PDT | 44.6 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM PDT | 44.6 |
| Oct 29, 6:30 PM PDT | 44.6 |
Map of USGS gauge 14158850 and the river around it
Where MCKENZIE R BLW TRAIL BR DAM NR BELKNAP SPRINGS, OR sits, with 4 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
Normal for Nov 5: 650–843 ft³/s (middle half of 67 years of record). Now: 524 ft³/s, much below normal.
Much below normal for this date. 524 ft³/s is below the 10th percentile of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 67 years of record (1960–2026): 10th 573, 25th 650, median 756, 75th 843, 90th 994 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 435 ft³/s, highest 1,310 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 ODFW's 68°F line. Water 44.6°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 44.6°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)Species the agency lists for McKenzie 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).
Cold water. Water 44.6°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 11.6 mg/L at Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST; 7-day range 11.4–12 mg/L
Enough oxygen for coldwater fish: 11.6 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 7.8 at Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST; 7-day range 7.7–7.9
Within EPA's freshwater range: pH 7.8 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 0.2 FNU at Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST; 7-day range 0.2–0.3 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 58 µS/cm at Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST; 7-day range 57–63 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.
NWS observed 6.08 ft stage, 524 ft³/s at Nov 5, 5:30 PM PST (NWS gauge TRBO3; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS has not set flood categories for this gauge.
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 3:13 PM PST. Highest point: 6.11 ft, 542 ft³/s on Nov 14, 10:00 PM PST.
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 6.02 ft | 487 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 6.02 ft | 487 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 6 ft | 475 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 5.99 ft | 469 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 5.99 ft | 469 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 6.01 ft | 481 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 6.02 ft | 487 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 6.03 ft | 493 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6.06 ft | 511 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6.11 ft | 542 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 6:11 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.