The Yampa River is a tailwater in Colorado, listed as Featured sport-fishing water by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
4 USGS gauges on the water report flow.
Yampa River is a tailwater in Colorado.
Pick one of its USGS gauges and hear from us when the flow moves into or out of its usual range for the date, or crosses a flow you set. We check the public USGS reading every 2 hours and email only when it crosses, at most once every 6 hours. Flow alone is not a fishing forecast or a safety call.
Signed in: one step. Otherwise we email a confirmation link first. Every alert has one-click links to stop it.
Start from the agency's public access map. Nothing on this page grants or implies access: check the agency map, posted signs and landowner permission before you fish.
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Gauges, shops and guides within 40 miles
Map of Yampa River: gauges, shops and guides
Map of Yampa River with 4 USGS gauges.
Restrooms within 2 miles of Yampa River in a straight line, nearest first, with what anglers found when they went. The map says a restroom is there, not whether it is clean or open today.
Map of 6 restrooms near Yampa River
Skip the map; every place is in the list belowMap of 6 restrooms near Yampa River, numbered as in the list, with the water’s point marked.
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Featured sport-fishing waterRepresentative photo · not Elkhead ReservoirNavajo Lake from Navajo Lake State Park, New Mexico. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Elkhead Reservoir.
Colorado · about 5 mi
Featured sport-fishing waterRepresentative photo · not Elk RiverThe Colorado River and Onahu Creek in the Kawuneeche Valley, Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Elk River.
Colorado · about 23 mi
Gold Medal WaterRepresentative photo · not Steamboat LakeHenrys Lake from Henrys Lake State Park, Idaho. Photo: James Postema, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Steamboat Lake.
Colorado · about 30 mi
Featured sport-fishing waterRepresentative photo · not Lake JohnEnnis Lake, Montana, in March, with the Madison Range beyond. Photo: Gloria Cabada-Leman, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr Not Lake John.
Colorado · about 52 mi
Gold Medal WaterNorth Platte River in Wyoming · not this reachThe North Platte River at Glendo, Wyoming (below Glendo Reservoir, not the Grey Reef or Miracle Mile reaches). Photo: Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not this reach.
Colorado · about 63 mi
Featured sport-fishing waterRepresentative photo · not Rifle Gap ReservoirCrowley Lake and the Long Valley Caldera from US 395. Photo: Clinton Steeds, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Rifle Gap Reservoir.
Colorado · about 64 mi
Seasons, limits, special regulations and closures for each reach are on the agency pages below. Read them before you go.
Each comes from the agency's own published list; where the list names a reach it is quoted. A designation applies to the listed reach, not necessarily the whole water. Listed in the finder under trout.
On the CPW Quality Waters list (Colorado Parks and Wildlife, read 2026-11-05). All waters with this designation
On the Special Regulations: Fishing Waters (all trout must be returned to the water) list (Colorado Parks and Wildlife, read 2026-11-05). All waters with this designation
On the Special Regulations: Fishing Waters (trout rules: artificial flies and lures, trout limits) list (Colorado Parks and Wildlife, read 2026-11-05). All waters with this designation
Measured from the NHDPlus High Resolution (flowlines and waterbodies) (U.S. Geological Survey, read 2026-11-04) for this water’s own mapped feature. Rounded figures; they describe the channel, not today’s conditions.
Areas the Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), public access (U.S. Geological Survey, Gap Analysis Project, read 2026-11-05) lists as owned or held in easement and open to the public, crossed by the mapped channel. Boundaries are mapped, not surveyed. Nothing on this page grants or implies access: check the agency map, posted signs and landowner permission before you fish.
71.1 of 233.9 mi on public land
+8 smaller areas
Nothing on this page grants or implies access.
Listings marked Unclaimed are built from open map records and the business's own website: confirm licensing, rates, dates and hours directly.
No guide within 40 miles yet.
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The hatch and season chart for this water's region.
1 hatch charted for the region, not measured on this water. From Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Green drake (June to July)
None of our destination hubs is within 40 miles in a straight line. The trip planner builds a trip around the water itself: the guides and shops listed within 40 miles of it, its gauges and its nearest towns and airports.
No hub within 40 miles
A wade-fishing checklist for big western trout rivers: a 9 ft 5–6 weight outfit, nymph, dry and streamer setups, waders, boots and a wading staff, with estimated prices by tier and where to buy.
9′ rod, 5–6 weight, floating line · Rainbow and brown trout, whitefish
Open the checklistSeams, shelves and soft water, shown on real rivers.
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Indicator rigs, depth and detecting the take.
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Not a statement of access, fish presence or conditions.
A water page organises discovery. It does not assert public access, legal access, current fish presence, guide availability or fishing conditions.
Flows, gauge statistics and flood stages come from USGS and the National Weather Service when the page is shown. Regulations, stocking, species and season statements link to the agency that publishes them; this page copies only the species names and the quoted sentences. Guide and shop listings come from the Legendary directories. Position: the USGS gauge YAMPA RIVER ABOVE ELKHEAD CREEK NEAR HAYDEN, CO. Water type is our own classification.
Caution: Low water: go quiet and stealthy
At YAMPA RIVER ABOVE STAGECOACH RESERVOIR, CO (USGS 09237450) · 1 of 4 gauges below Provisional USGS data
USGS 09237450 · NWS YASC2
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, 1:45 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Lowest for this date on record for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 2:45 PM MDT to Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST; ranging 25.9 to 34.9 ft³/s; latest 28 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 44.8 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 43.5 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 41.7 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 39.9 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 38.3 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 37.4 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 37.2 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 37.4 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 37.4 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 37.6 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 38.3 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 38.8 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 39.4 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 39.9 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 40.5 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 41 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 41.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 42.1 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 42.6 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 42.8 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 43.2 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 43.2 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 42.6 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 41.4 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 40.5 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 39.6 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 38.3 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 37.8 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 37.4 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 37.8 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 38.1 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 38.7 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 39.6 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 40.1 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 40.5 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 41 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 41.7 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 42.4 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 43 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 43.5 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 44.4 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 45.7 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM MST | 31.3 | 2.18 | 45.9 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 45.9 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM MST | 31.3 | 2.18 | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM MST | 31.3 | 2.18 | 45 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM MST | 31.3 | 2.18 | 43 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM MST | 31.3 | 2.18 | 41.2 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM MST | 31.3 | 2.18 | 40.5 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM MST | 31.3 | 2.18 | 39.7 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM MST | 32.5 | 2.19 | 39.4 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM MST | 32.5 | 2.19 | 39.7 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM MST | 32.5 | 2.19 | 40.3 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM MST | 32.5 | 2.19 | 40.8 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM MST | 33.7 | 2.2 | 41 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM MST | 33.7 | 2.2 | 41.2 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM MST | 33.7 | 2.2 | 41.4 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM MST | 33.7 | 2.2 | 41.5 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM MST | 34.9 | 2.21 | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM MST | 34.9 | 2.21 | 41.9 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM MST | 33.7 | 2.2 | 42.3 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM MST | 33.7 | 2.2 | 42.3 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM MST | 33.7 | 2.2 | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM MST | 32.5 | 2.19 | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM MST | 32.5 | 2.19 | 43.2 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM MST | 32.5 | 2.19 | 43.5 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM MST | 32.5 | 2.19 | 43.7 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM MST | 32.5 | 2.19 | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM MST | 32.5 | 2.19 | 43.5 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM MST | 31.3 | 2.18 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM MST | 31.3 | 2.18 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 43.2 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 43.2 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 43.2 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 43.3 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM MST | 30.2 | 2.17 | 43.7 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 44.1 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 44.4 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 44.4 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 44.4 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 44.6 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 44.8 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM MST | 29.1 | 2.16 | 44.8 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 45 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 45.1 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 45.1 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 45.3 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 45.3 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 45.3 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 45.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 45.1 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 44.6 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 44.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 42.6 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 41.9 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 41.4 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 41 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 41 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 41.2 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 41.4 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 41.5 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 41.7 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MST | 28 | 2.15 | 42.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 42.6 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 43.2 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 43.7 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 44.8 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 45.5 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 46.6 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 47.3 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 47.7 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM MDT | 29.1 | 2.16 | 47.5 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM MDT | 29.1 | 2.16 | 46.9 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 46.6 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 45.7 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 45.5 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 44.1 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 43 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 42.6 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 42.8 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 43 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 43.2 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 43.2 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 43.5 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 43.5 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 43.7 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 43.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 44.8 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 45.1 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 45.7 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 46.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 46.9 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 47.7 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 47.8 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 47.8 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 47.3 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 43.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 41.9 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 40.1 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 39.4 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 38.8 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 39.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 39.7 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 40.3 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 41 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 41.5 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 42.8 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 43.2 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 43.9 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 44.2 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 44.8 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 45.3 |
| Oct 29, 7:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 6:45 PM MDT | 28 | 2.15 | 46.6 |
| Oct 29, 5:45 PM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 46.9 |
| Oct 29, 4:45 PM MDT | 25.9 | 2.13 | 47.3 |
| Oct 29, 3:45 PM MDT | 25.9 | 2.13 | 47.3 |
| Oct 29, 2:45 PM MDT | 26.9 | 2.14 | 46.6 |
Normal for Nov 5: 41–54 ft³/s (middle half of 38 years of record). Now: 28 ft³/s, lowest for this date on record.
Lowest for this date on record for this date. 28 ft³/s is below the lowest daily mean recorded on this date of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 38 years of record (1989–2026): 10th 34, 25th 41, median 47, 75th 54, 90th 72 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 31.1 ft³/s, highest 92.3 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 (−3.8% 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.
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 2.15 ft stage, 28 ft³/s at Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST (NWS gauge YASC2; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:17 AM MST. Highest point: 2.14 ft, 27 ft³/s on Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 2.14 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 2.14 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 2.14 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 2.13 ft | 26 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 2.13 ft | 26 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2.14 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 2.14 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 2.14 ft | 27 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Under CPW's 71°F line. Water 44.8°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 44.8°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 Yampa 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)Cold water. Water 44.8°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)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.
USGS 09237500 · NWS YMSC2
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Much below normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 168 readings from Oct 29, 2:30 PM MDT to Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST; ranging 26.9 to 28 ft³/s; latest 27.5 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST | 26.9 | 2.44 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM MST | 26.9 | 2.44 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM MST | 28 | 2.46 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MST | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM MDT | 28 | 2.46 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM MDT | 28 | 2.46 |
| Oct 29, 7:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 29, 6:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 29, 5:00 PM MDT | 28 | 2.46 |
| Oct 29, 4:00 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
| Oct 29, 3:00 PM MDT | 28 | 2.46 |
| Oct 29, 2:30 PM MDT | 27.5 | 2.45 |
Normal for Nov 5: 40–62 ft³/s (middle half of 38 years of record). Now: 27.5 ft³/s, much below normal.
Much below normal for this date. 27.5 ft³/s is below the 10th percentile of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 38 years of record (1989–2026): 10th 32, 25th 40, median 47, 75th 62, 90th 83 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 20 ft³/s, highest 90.3 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.
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 2.45 ft stage, 28 ft³/s at Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST (NWS gauge YMSC2; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:17 AM MST. Highest point: 2.44 ft, 27 ft³/s on Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 2.44 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 2.44 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 2.44 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 2.44 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 2.44 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2.44 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 2.44 ft | 27 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 2.44 ft | 27 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Colorado Parks and Wildlife uses are 71°F.
This gauge is on our page for Yampa 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)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.
USGS 09239500 · NWS STMC2
What the agencies suggest
Anglers should use a handheld thermometer to test water conditionsColorado Parks and Wildlife
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 1:15 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 2:30 PM MDT to Nov 5, 1:15 PM MST; ranging 95.1 to 153 ft³/s; latest 120 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM MST | 120 | 1.27 | 47.8 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM MST | 122 | 1.28 | 46.6 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM MST | 122 | 1.28 | 45.3 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM MST | 122 | 1.28 | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM MST | 120 | 1.27 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM MST | 120 | 1.27 | 42.8 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM MST | 122 | 1.28 | 42.6 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM MST | 122 | 1.28 | 42.6 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM MST | 120 | 1.27 | 42.8 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM MST | 122 | 1.28 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 43.2 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM MST | 122 | 1.28 | 43.3 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM MST | 122 | 1.28 | 43.9 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM MST | 122 | 1.28 | 44.2 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM MST | 120 | 1.27 | 44.6 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM MST | 122 | 1.28 | 45 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 45.3 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 45.7 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 46.4 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 46.8 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 47.1 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 47.1 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 46.2 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 45 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 42.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 42.1 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 42.3 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM MST | 124 | 1.29 | 42.4 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 42.8 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 44.1 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 44.2 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 44.8 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 45.1 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 45.7 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 46.2 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 46.8 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 47.5 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 47.8 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 48.4 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 48.4 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM MST | 126 | 1.3 | 48.2 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 47.7 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 46.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 45.5 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 44.4 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 43.7 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM MST | 131 | 1.32 | 43.5 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM MST | 133 | 1.33 | 43.5 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM MST | 133 | 1.33 | 43.7 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM MST | 133 | 1.33 | 43.7 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM MST | 136 | 1.34 | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM MST | 138 | 1.35 | 43.9 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM MST | 138 | 1.35 | 44.1 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM MST | 140 | 1.36 | 44.1 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM MST | 140 | 1.36 | 44.2 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM MST | 143 | 1.37 | 44.2 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM MST | 145 | 1.38 | 44.2 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM MST | 145 | 1.38 | 44.4 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM MST | 148 | 1.39 | 44.6 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM MST | 148 | 1.39 | 44.8 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM MST | 148 | 1.39 | 45 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM MST | 153 | 1.41 | 45 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM MST | 140 | 1.36 | 44.8 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM MST | 138 | 1.35 | 44.6 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM MST | 140 | 1.36 | 44.2 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM MST | 140 | 1.36 | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM MST | 138 | 1.35 | 44.1 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM MST | 136 | 1.34 | 43.9 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM MST | 133 | 1.33 | 44.6 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM MST | 129 | 1.31 | 46.4 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM MST | 122 | 1.28 | 46.6 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM MST | 117 | 1.26 | 46.8 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM MST | 111 | 1.23 | 46.9 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM MST | 107 | 1.21 | 47.1 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM MST | 107 | 1.21 | 47.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM MST | 107 | 1.21 | 47.3 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM MST | 103 | 1.19 | 47.3 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM MST | 103 | 1.19 | 47.3 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM MST | 103 | 1.19 | 47.3 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM MST | 103 | 1.19 | 47.1 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM MST | 103 | 1.19 | 47.1 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 47.1 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM MST | 103 | 1.19 | 47.1 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM MST | 103 | 1.19 | 47.3 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM MST | 103 | 1.19 | 47.3 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 47.5 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 47.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 46.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 46.6 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM MST | 98.9 | 1.17 | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 45.5 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 45.3 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM MST | 103 | 1.19 | 45.3 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 45.3 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 45.5 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 45.5 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 45.7 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 45.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM MST | 101 | 1.18 | 46.4 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 46.8 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 47.1 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 47.5 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 48 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 48.4 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 48.9 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 49.3 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 49.8 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 50.4 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 50.5 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 50.2 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 50 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 49.8 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 49.3 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 48.2 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 47.5 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 47.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 46.9 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 46.9 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 46.9 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 46.9 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 46.8 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 46.9 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 47.1 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 47.3 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 47.5 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 47.8 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 48.2 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 48.6 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 49.1 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 49.6 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 50.2 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM MDT | 97 | 1.16 | 50.9 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM MDT | 97 | 1.16 | 51.3 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM MDT | 95.1 | 1.15 | 51.1 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM MDT | 97 | 1.16 | 49.6 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 48.7 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM MDT | 97 | 1.16 | 46.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 45.5 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM MDT | 97 | 1.16 | 44.8 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM MDT | 97 | 1.16 | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM MDT | 97 | 1.16 | 44.2 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 44.4 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM MDT | 97 | 1.16 | 44.8 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 45.1 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 45.5 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 46.4 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 46.8 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 47.1 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 47.5 |
| Oct 29, 10:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 47.8 |
| Oct 29, 9:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 48.2 |
| Oct 29, 8:15 PM MDT | 103 | 1.19 | 48.7 |
| Oct 29, 7:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 49.3 |
| Oct 29, 6:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 50 |
| Oct 29, 5:15 PM MDT | 98.9 | 1.17 | 50.7 |
| Oct 29, 4:15 PM MDT | 97 | 1.16 | 50.9 |
| Oct 29, 3:15 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 50.5 |
| Oct 29, 2:30 PM MDT | 101 | 1.18 | 50.4 |
Normal for Nov 5: 101–165 ft³/s (middle half of 116 years of record). Now: 120 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 120 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 116 years of record (1911–2026): 10th 90, 25th 101, median 132, 75th 165, 90th 195 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 54 ft³/s, highest 345 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 (−4.8% 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.
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 1.27 ft stage, 120 ft³/s at Nov 5, 1:15 PM MST (NWS gauge STMC2; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:17 AM MST. Highest point: 1.29 ft, 124 ft³/s on Nov 10, 11:00 PM MST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 1.28 ft | 122 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 1.27 ft | 120 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 1.26 ft | 118 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 1.26 ft | 118 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 1.28 ft | 122 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 1.29 ft | 124 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 1.29 ft | 124 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 1.28 ft | 122 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Under CPW's 71°F line. Water 47.8°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 47.8°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 Yampa 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)Cold water. Water 47.8°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)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.
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What the agencies suggest
Anglers should use a handheld thermometer to test water conditionsColorado Parks and Wildlife
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Falling · 24 h
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 2:45 PM MDT to Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST; ranging 190 to 419 ft³/s; latest 278 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST | 278 | 1.67 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST | 281 | 1.68 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST | 281 | 1.68 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST | 281 | 1.68 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST | 281 | 1.68 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST | 285 | 1.69 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST | 281 | 1.68 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST | 285 | 1.69 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST | 285 | 1.69 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST | 285 | 1.69 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST | 285 | 1.69 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST | 285 | 1.69 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST | 285 | 1.69 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST | 289 | 1.7 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST | 289 | 1.7 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST | 293 | 1.71 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST | 297 | 1.72 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST | 297 | 1.72 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST | 297 | 1.72 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST | 301 | 1.73 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST | 301 | 1.73 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST | 305 | 1.74 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM MST | 305 | 1.74 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM MST | 309 | 1.75 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM MST | 309 | 1.75 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM MST | 313 | 1.76 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM MST | 313 | 1.76 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM MST | 313 | 1.76 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM MST | 313 | 1.76 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM MST | 318 | 1.77 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM MST | 322 | 1.78 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM MST | 326 | 1.79 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM MST | 326 | 1.79 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM MST | 330 | 1.8 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM MST | 335 | 1.81 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM MST | 339 | 1.82 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM MST | 339 | 1.82 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM MST | 343 | 1.83 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM MST | 348 | 1.84 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM MST | 352 | 1.85 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM MST | 357 | 1.86 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM MST | 361 | 1.87 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM MST | 361 | 1.87 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM MST | 366 | 1.88 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM MST | 370 | 1.89 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM MST | 375 | 1.9 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM MST | 375 | 1.9 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM MST | 380 | 1.91 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM MST | 380 | 1.91 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM MST | 389 | 1.93 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM MST | 404 | 1.96 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM MST | 419 | 1.99 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM MST | 384 | 1.92 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM MST | 348 | 1.84 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM MST | 343 | 1.83 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM MST | 335 | 1.81 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM MST | 326 | 1.79 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM MST | 313 | 1.76 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM MST | 301 | 1.73 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM MST | 285 | 1.69 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM MST | 270 | 1.65 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM MST | 252 | 1.6 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM MST | 241 | 1.57 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM MST | 234 | 1.55 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM MST | 228 | 1.53 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM MST | 224 | 1.52 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM MST | 224 | 1.52 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM MST | 218 | 1.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM MST | 215 | 1.49 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM MST | 211 | 1.48 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM MST | 215 | 1.49 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM MST | 221 | 1.51 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM MST | 221 | 1.51 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM MST | 221 | 1.51 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM MST | 221 | 1.51 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM MST | 218 | 1.5 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM MST | 218 | 1.5 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM MST | 215 | 1.49 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM MST | 215 | 1.49 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM MST | 211 | 1.48 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM MST | 208 | 1.47 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM MST | 205 | 1.46 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM MST | 205 | 1.46 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM MST | 202 | 1.45 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM MST | 202 | 1.45 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM MST | 202 | 1.45 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM MST | 199 | 1.44 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM MST | 199 | 1.44 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM MST | 196 | 1.43 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM MST | 196 | 1.43 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM MST | 196 | 1.43 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM MST | 193 | 1.42 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM MST | 196 | 1.43 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM MST | 196 | 1.43 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM MST | 196 | 1.43 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM MST | 196 | 1.43 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM MST | 196 | 1.43 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM MST | 196 | 1.43 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM MST | 193 | 1.42 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM MST | 193 | 1.42 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM MST | 193 | 1.42 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM MST | 193 | 1.42 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM MST | 193 | 1.42 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM MST | 193 | 1.42 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM MST | 190 | 1.41 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM MST | 190 | 1.41 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM MST | 190 | 1.41 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM MST | 190 | 1.41 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MST | 190 | 1.41 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM MDT | 190 | 1.41 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM MDT | 193 | 1.42 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM MDT | 196 | 1.43 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM MDT | 199 | 1.44 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM MDT | 199 | 1.44 |
| Oct 29, 7:45 PM MDT | 199 | 1.44 |
| Oct 29, 6:45 PM MDT | 199 | 1.44 |
| Oct 29, 5:45 PM MDT | 199 | 1.44 |
| Oct 29, 4:45 PM MDT | 202 | 1.45 |
| Oct 29, 3:45 PM MDT | 202 | 1.45 |
| Oct 29, 2:45 PM MDT | 202 | 1.45 |
Normal for Nov 5: 235–413 ft³/s (middle half of 22 years of record). Now: 278 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 278 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 22 years of record (2005–2026): 10th 195, 25th 235, median 310, 75th 413, 90th 453 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 173 ft³/s, highest 506 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 10%, from 309 to 278 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.
The National Weather Service has no flood-stage gauge here, so no official flood category is shown.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Colorado Parks and Wildlife uses are 71°F.
This gauge is on our page for Yampa River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
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.
Checked Nov 5, 2:17 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.
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