SOUTH SANTIAM RIVER BELOW CASCADIA, OR
USGS 14185000 · Oregon · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity
USGS 14185000 · Oregon · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity
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, 6:40 PM PST · provisional USGS data
Much below normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h
Discharge, last 7 days: 184 readings from Oct 29, 7:40 PM PDT to Nov 5, 6:40 PM PST; ranging 57.8 to 147 ft³/s; latest 64.6 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, 6:40 PM PST | 64.6 | 2.21 | 46.8 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM PST | 64.6 | 2.21 | 46.9 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 4:50 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 47.1 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 3:55 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 47.3 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 47.3 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 2:05 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 47.3 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 1:10 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 47.1 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 47.1 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 11:20 AM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46.8 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 10:25 AM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46.4 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46.4 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 8:35 AM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 46.2 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 7:40 AM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 46.2 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 46 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 5:50 AM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 46 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 4:55 AM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 46 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 46 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 3:05 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 46 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 2:10 AM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 46 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 46 | 171–777 |
| Nov 5, 12:20 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 46 | 171–777 |
| Nov 4, 11:25 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 9:35 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 8:40 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46.2 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46.2 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 6:50 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46.4 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 5:55 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46.4 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46.6 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 4:05 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46.8 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 3:10 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46.8 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM PST | 57.8 | 2.16 | 46.8 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 1:20 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46.4 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 12:25 PM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 46 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 45.7 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 10:35 AM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 45.3 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 9:40 AM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 45.1 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM PST | 59.1 | 2.17 | 45 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 7:50 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 45 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 6:55 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 44.8 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 45 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 5:05 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 45 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 4:10 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 45.1 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 45.1 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 2:20 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 45.3 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 1:25 AM PST | 60.5 | 2.18 | 45.3 | 152–820 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 45.3 | 152–820 |
| Nov 3, 11:35 PM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 45.3 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 10:40 PM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 45.3 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 45.5 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 8:50 PM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 45.7 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 7:55 PM PST | 61.8 | 2.19 | 45.9 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 6:05 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46.4 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 5:10 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46.6 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46.8 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 3:20 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46.9 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 2:25 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46.8 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46.6 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 12:35 PM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46.6 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 11:40 AM PST | 63.2 | 2.2 | 46.2 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM PST | 64.6 | 2.21 | 46 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 9:50 AM PST | 64.6 | 2.21 | 45.7 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 8:55 AM PST | 64.6 | 2.21 | 45.3 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM PST | 64.6 | 2.21 | 45.1 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 7:05 AM PST | 64.6 | 2.21 | 45.1 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 6:10 AM PST | 64.6 | 2.21 | 45.1 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM PST | 66 | 2.22 | 45.1 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 4:20 AM PST | 66 | 2.22 | 45.1 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 3:25 AM PST | 64.6 | 2.21 | 45.1 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM PST | 66 | 2.22 | 45.1 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 1:35 AM PST | 66 | 2.22 | 45.1 | 135–681 |
| Nov 3, 12:40 AM PST | 67.4 | 2.23 | 45 | 135–681 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM PST | 67.4 | 2.23 | 45 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 10:50 PM PST | 67.4 | 2.23 | 45 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 9:55 PM PST | 67.4 | 2.23 | 45 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM PST | 67.4 | 2.23 | 45.1 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 8:05 PM PST | 67.4 | 2.23 | 45.1 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 7:10 PM PST | 67.4 | 2.23 | 45.3 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM PST | 68.9 | 2.24 | 45.5 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 5:20 PM PST | 68.9 | 2.24 | 45.7 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 4:25 PM PST | 68.9 | 2.24 | 45.9 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM PST | 68.9 | 2.24 | 46 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 2:35 PM PST | 68.9 | 2.24 | 46.2 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 1:40 PM PST | 68.9 | 2.24 | 46 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM PST | 70.3 | 2.25 | 45.9 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 11:40 AM PST | 70.3 | 2.25 | 45.5 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 10:20 AM PST | 70.3 | 2.25 | 45.3 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM PST | 70.3 | 2.25 | 45.1 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 8:20 AM PST | 71.8 | 2.26 | 45 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 7:25 AM PST | 71.8 | 2.26 | 45 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM PST | 71.8 | 2.26 | 45.1 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 5:35 AM PST | 71.8 | 2.26 | 45.1 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 4:40 AM PST | 71.8 | 2.26 | 45.1 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM PST | 71.8 | 2.26 | 45.1 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 2:50 AM PST | 73.3 | 2.27 | 45.1 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 1:55 AM PST | 73.3 | 2.27 | 45.3 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM PST | 73.3 | 2.27 | 45.3 | 140–717 |
| Nov 2, 12:05 AM PST | 73.3 | 2.27 | 45.3 | 140–717 |
| Nov 1, 11:10 PM PST | 73.3 | 2.27 | 45.5 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM PST | 74.8 | 2.28 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 9:20 PM PST | 74.8 | 2.28 | 45.9 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 8:25 PM PST | 74.8 | 2.28 | 45.9 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM PST | 76.3 | 2.29 | 46 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 6:35 PM PST | 76.3 | 2.29 | 46 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 5:40 PM PST | 76.3 | 2.29 | 46.2 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM PST | 74.8 | 2.28 | 46.4 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 3:50 PM PST | 76.3 | 2.29 | 46.4 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 2:55 PM PST | 77.8 | 2.3 | 46.4 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM PST | 77.8 | 2.3 | 46.4 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 1:05 PM PST | 77.8 | 2.3 | 46.2 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 12:10 PM PST | 79.4 | 2.31 | 46 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM PST | 79.4 | 2.31 | 45.9 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 10:20 AM PST | 79.4 | 2.31 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 9:25 AM PST | 79.4 | 2.31 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM PST | 80.9 | 2.32 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 7:35 AM PST | 80.9 | 2.32 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 6:40 AM PST | 80.9 | 2.32 | 45.5 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM PST | 80.9 | 2.32 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 4:50 AM PST | 80.9 | 2.32 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 3:55 AM PST | 82.5 | 2.33 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM PST | 82.5 | 2.33 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 2:05 AM PST | 82.5 | 2.33 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 1:10 AM PST | 84.1 | 2.34 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM PDT | 84.1 | 2.34 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Nov 1, 12:20 AM PDT | 84.1 | 2.34 | 45.7 | 131–838 |
| Oct 31, 11:25 PM PDT | 85.7 | 2.35 | 45.7 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM PDT | 85.7 | 2.35 | 45.7 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 9:35 PM PDT | 85.7 | 2.35 | 45.7 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 8:40 PM PDT | 87.3 | 2.36 | 45.9 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM PDT | 87.3 | 2.36 | 46 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 6:50 PM PDT | 87.3 | 2.36 | 46.2 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 5:55 PM PDT | 88.9 | 2.37 | 46.4 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM PDT | 88.9 | 2.37 | 46.8 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 4:05 PM PDT | 88.9 | 2.37 | 46.8 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 3:10 PM PDT | 90.5 | 2.38 | 46.9 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM PDT | 90.5 | 2.38 | 46.8 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 1:20 PM PDT | 90.5 | 2.38 | 46.4 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 12:25 PM PDT | 92.2 | 2.39 | 46.2 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM PDT | 92.2 | 2.39 | 46.2 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 10:35 AM PDT | 93.8 | 2.4 | 46 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 9:40 AM PDT | 93.8 | 2.4 | 46 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM PDT | 95.5 | 2.41 | 46 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 7:50 AM PDT | 95.5 | 2.41 | 46.2 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 6:55 AM PDT | 95.5 | 2.41 | 46.4 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM PDT | 97.2 | 2.42 | 46.6 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 5:05 AM PDT | 97.2 | 2.42 | 46.8 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 4:10 AM PDT | 97.2 | 2.42 | 46.9 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM PDT | 98.9 | 2.43 | 47.1 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 2:20 AM PDT | 98.9 | 2.43 | 47.1 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 1:25 AM PDT | 101 | 2.44 | 47.3 | 113–723 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM PDT | 101 | 2.44 | 47.5 | 113–723 |
| Oct 30, 11:35 PM PDT | 102 | 2.45 | 47.5 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 10:40 PM PDT | 102 | 2.45 | 47.7 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM PDT | 104 | 2.46 | 47.7 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 8:50 PM PDT | 104 | 2.46 | 47.8 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 7:55 PM PDT | 106 | 2.47 | 48 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM PDT | 106 | 2.47 | 48.2 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 6:05 PM PDT | 108 | 2.48 | 48.4 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 5:10 PM PDT | 108 | 2.48 | 48.7 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM PDT | 109 | 2.49 | 48.6 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 3:20 PM PDT | 111 | 2.5 | 48.7 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 2:25 PM PDT | 111 | 2.5 | 48.6 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM PDT | 111 | 2.5 | 48.6 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 12:35 PM PDT | 113 | 2.51 | 48.4 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 11:40 AM PDT | 115 | 2.52 | 48.2 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM PDT | 115 | 2.52 | 48.2 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 9:50 AM PDT | 117 | 2.53 | 48 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 8:55 AM PDT | 119 | 2.54 | 48 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM PDT | 119 | 2.54 | 48 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 7:05 AM PDT | 120 | 2.55 | 48.2 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 6:10 AM PDT | 122 | 2.56 | 48.2 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM PDT | 124 | 2.57 | 48.2 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 4:20 AM PDT | 124 | 2.57 | 48.2 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 3:25 AM PDT | 128 | 2.59 | 48.4 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM PDT | 128 | 2.59 | 48.4 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 1:35 AM PDT | 131 | 2.6 | 48.4 | 111–607 |
| Oct 30, 12:40 AM PDT | 133 | 2.61 | 48.4 | 111–607 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM PDT | 135 | 2.62 | 48.4 | 109–474 |
| Oct 29, 10:50 PM PDT | 137 | 2.63 | 48.4 | 109–474 |
| Oct 29, 9:55 PM PDT | 140 | 2.64 | 48.4 | 109–474 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM PDT | 144 | 2.66 | 48.4 | 109–474 |
| Oct 29, 8:05 PM PDT | 144 | 2.66 | 48.4 | 109–474 |
| Oct 29, 7:40 PM PDT | 147 | 2.67 | 48.4 | 109–474 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 184 readings from Oct 29, 7:40 PM PDT to Nov 5, 6:40 PM PST; ranging 44.8 to 48.7 °F; latest 46.8 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 6:40 PM PST | 46.8 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM PST | 46.9 |
| Nov 5, 4:50 PM PST | 47.1 |
| Nov 5, 3:55 PM PST | 47.3 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM PST | 47.3 |
| Nov 5, 2:05 PM PST | 47.3 |
| Nov 5, 1:10 PM PST | 47.1 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM PST | 47.1 |
| Nov 5, 11:20 AM PST | 46.8 |
| Nov 5, 10:25 AM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 5, 8:35 AM PST | 46.2 |
| Nov 5, 7:40 AM PST | 46.2 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM PST | 46 |
| Nov 5, 5:50 AM PST | 46 |
| Nov 5, 4:55 AM PST | 46 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM PST | 46 |
| Nov 5, 3:05 AM PST | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2:10 AM PST | 46 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM PST | 46 |
| Nov 5, 12:20 AM PST | 46 |
| Nov 4, 11:25 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 4, 9:35 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 4, 8:40 PM PST | 46.2 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM PST | 46.2 |
| Nov 4, 6:50 PM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 4, 5:55 PM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM PST | 46.6 |
| Nov 4, 4:05 PM PST | 46.8 |
| Nov 4, 3:10 PM PST | 46.8 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM PST | 46.8 |
| Nov 4, 1:20 PM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 4, 12:25 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 4, 10:35 AM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 4, 9:40 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM PST | 45 |
| Nov 4, 7:50 AM PST | 45 |
| Nov 4, 6:55 AM PST | 44.8 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM PST | 45 |
| Nov 4, 5:05 AM PST | 45 |
| Nov 4, 4:10 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 4, 2:20 AM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 4, 1:25 AM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 3, 11:35 PM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 3, 10:40 PM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM PST | 45.5 |
| Nov 3, 8:50 PM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 3, 7:55 PM PST | 45.9 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 3, 6:05 PM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 3, 5:10 PM PST | 46.6 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM PST | 46.8 |
| Nov 3, 3:20 PM PST | 46.9 |
| Nov 3, 2:25 PM PST | 46.8 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM PST | 46.6 |
| Nov 3, 12:35 PM PST | 46.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:40 AM PST | 46.2 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM PST | 46 |
| Nov 3, 9:50 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 3, 8:55 AM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 7:05 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 6:10 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 4:20 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 3:25 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 1:35 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 12:40 AM PST | 45 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM PST | 45 |
| Nov 2, 10:50 PM PST | 45 |
| Nov 2, 9:55 PM PST | 45 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:05 PM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 2, 7:10 PM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM PST | 45.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:20 PM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 2, 4:25 PM PST | 45.9 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2:35 PM PST | 46.2 |
| Nov 2, 1:40 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM PST | 45.9 |
| Nov 2, 11:40 AM PST | 45.5 |
| Nov 2, 10:20 AM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:20 AM PST | 45 |
| Nov 2, 7:25 AM PST | 45 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 2, 5:35 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 2, 4:40 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 2, 2:50 AM PST | 45.1 |
| Nov 2, 1:55 AM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 2, 12:05 AM PST | 45.3 |
| Nov 1, 11:10 PM PST | 45.5 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 9:20 PM PST | 45.9 |
| Nov 1, 8:25 PM PST | 45.9 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 1, 6:35 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 1, 5:40 PM PST | 46.2 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 1, 3:50 PM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 1, 2:55 PM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM PST | 46.4 |
| Nov 1, 1:05 PM PST | 46.2 |
| Nov 1, 12:10 PM PST | 46 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM PST | 45.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:20 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 9:25 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 7:35 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 6:40 AM PST | 45.5 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 4:50 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 3:55 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 2:05 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 1:10 AM PST | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM PDT | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 12:20 AM PDT | 45.7 |
| Oct 31, 11:25 PM PDT | 45.7 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM PDT | 45.7 |
| Oct 31, 9:35 PM PDT | 45.7 |
| Oct 31, 8:40 PM PDT | 45.9 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM PDT | 46 |
| Oct 31, 6:50 PM PDT | 46.2 |
| Oct 31, 5:55 PM PDT | 46.4 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM PDT | 46.8 |
| Oct 31, 4:05 PM PDT | 46.8 |
| Oct 31, 3:10 PM PDT | 46.9 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM PDT | 46.8 |
| Oct 31, 1:20 PM PDT | 46.4 |
| Oct 31, 12:25 PM PDT | 46.2 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM PDT | 46.2 |
| Oct 31, 10:35 AM PDT | 46 |
| Oct 31, 9:40 AM PDT | 46 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM PDT | 46 |
| Oct 31, 7:50 AM PDT | 46.2 |
| Oct 31, 6:55 AM PDT | 46.4 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM PDT | 46.6 |
| Oct 31, 5:05 AM PDT | 46.8 |
| Oct 31, 4:10 AM PDT | 46.9 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM PDT | 47.1 |
| Oct 31, 2:20 AM PDT | 47.1 |
| Oct 31, 1:25 AM PDT | 47.3 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM PDT | 47.5 |
| Oct 30, 11:35 PM PDT | 47.5 |
| Oct 30, 10:40 PM PDT | 47.7 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM PDT | 47.7 |
| Oct 30, 8:50 PM PDT | 47.8 |
| Oct 30, 7:55 PM PDT | 48 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM PDT | 48.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:05 PM PDT | 48.4 |
| Oct 30, 5:10 PM PDT | 48.7 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM PDT | 48.6 |
| Oct 30, 3:20 PM PDT | 48.7 |
| Oct 30, 2:25 PM PDT | 48.6 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM PDT | 48.6 |
| Oct 30, 12:35 PM PDT | 48.4 |
| Oct 30, 11:40 AM PDT | 48.2 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM PDT | 48.2 |
| Oct 30, 9:50 AM PDT | 48 |
| Oct 30, 8:55 AM PDT | 48 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM PDT | 48 |
| Oct 30, 7:05 AM PDT | 48.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:10 AM PDT | 48.2 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM PDT | 48.2 |
| Oct 30, 4:20 AM PDT | 48.2 |
| Oct 30, 3:25 AM PDT | 48.4 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM PDT | 48.4 |
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| Oct 29, 11:45 PM PDT | 48.4 |
| Oct 29, 10:50 PM PDT | 48.4 |
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| Oct 29, 9:00 PM PDT | 48.4 |
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| Oct 29, 7:40 PM PDT | 48.4 |
Map of USGS gauge 14185000 and the river around it
Where SOUTH SANTIAM RIVER BELOW CASCADIA, OR sits, with 4 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
Normal for Nov 5: 171–777 ft³/s (middle half of 91 years of record). Now: 64.6 ft³/s, much below normal.
Much below normal for this date. 64.6 ft³/s is below the 10th percentile of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 91 years of record (1936–2026): 10th 82, 25th 171, median 421, 75th 777, 90th 1,550 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 31.1 ft³/s, highest 4,830 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 (+9.3% 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 46.8°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 47.3°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 South Fork Santiam 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 46.8°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 11.3 mg/L at Nov 5, 5:45 PM PST; 7-day range 10.7–12 mg/L
Enough oxygen for coldwater fish: 11.3 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)Turbidity 0.2 FNU at Nov 5, 5:45 PM PST; 7-day range 0–0.4 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)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 2.21 ft stage, 65 ft³/s at Nov 5, 6:10 PM PST (NWS gauge SSCO3; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS has not set flood categories for this gauge.
Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 6:56 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.