The Whitewater River is a tailwater in Indiana, listed as Trophy / quality trout water by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife.
3 USGS gauges on the water report flow; Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife lists 2 species, including brown trout and rainbow trout.
Whitewater River is a tailwater in Indiana.
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 Whitewater River: gauges, shops and guides
Map of Whitewater River with 3 USGS gauges.
Restrooms within 2 miles of Whitewater 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 Whitewater River
Skip the map; every place is in the list belowMap of 6 restrooms near Whitewater River, numbered as in the list, with the water’s point marked.
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Designated trout waterRepresentative photo · not Big Blue RiverThe Clear Fork Mohican River in Mohican State Park, Ashland County, Ohio. Photo: Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons Not Big Blue River.
Designated trout waterRepresentative photo · not Mississinewa RiverThe Huron River at Ann Arbor, Michigan, from the Broadway Street bridge. Photo: Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Mississinewa River.
Designated trout waterRepresentative photo · not Wildcat CreekThe Muskegon River near Newaygo, Michigan. Photo: Marc Steensma, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Wildcat Creek.
Designated trout waterRepresentative photo · not Spy Run CreekThe Chagrin River west of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, December 2024. Photo: EF5, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Spy Run Creek.
Freestone riverRepresentative photo · not Blue RiverWolf Creek Dam from the air, with Lake Cumberland behind it and the Cumberland River tailwater flowing away below. Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr Not Blue River.
Indiana · about 109 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 Brown trout fishing regulations on selected waters (18-inch minimum) list (Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife, read 2026-10-24). All waters with this designation
On the Brown trout fishing regulations on selected waters (18-inch minimum) list (Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife, read 2026-10-24). 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.
2.8 of 99.7 mi on public land
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Listings marked Unclaimed are built from open map records and the business's own website: confirm licensing, rates, dates and hours directly.
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No shop nearby yet.
The species the agency lists here; presence varies by reach and season.
Listed by the state agency
Species guide
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), illustration by Duane Raver for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Photo: Duane Raver, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Species guide
Brown trout (Salmo trutta), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service illustration. Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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
Matched on the fish the agencies list for both waters first, then the same water type, an official designation or flagship listing on both, and a similar mapped size where USGS hydrography covers both.
At most two waters per country. A shared fish is a listing, not a promise: presence varies by reach and season.
Like the Whitewater River? Same fish, overseas.
Flagship waterThe Meander River in Deloraine, Tasmania. Photo: Gary Houston, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Flagship waterThe Tekapo–Pukaki hydro canal, Mackenzie Country, Canterbury. Photo: Avenue, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TailwaterThe Grand River just north of Paris, Ontario, looking upstream. Photo: JustSomePics, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TailwaterThe lower Clutha River / Mata-Au and Inch Clutha from Kaitangata. Photo: Andrewrutherford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TailwaterRepresentative photo · not Río CalcurrupeThe Río Toltén at Pocoyán. Photo: Maxbalter, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Río Calcurrupe.
TailwaterRepresentative photo · not Brumbys CreekThe South Esk River, Tasmania. Photo: Michael Coghlan from Adelaide, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Brumbys Creek.
Southern seasons open while ours close.
Flagship waterPenstock Lagoon, Central Highlands, Tasmania. Photo: Mike Cline, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Freestone riverRepresentative photo · not Río PetrohuéThe Río Puelo at Las Gualas, Cochamó. Photo: Nicolás from seno de reloncaví, Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Río Petrohué.
Lake or reservoirRepresentative photo · not Lago LlanquihueThe Río Simpson passing Coyhaique, Aysén. Photo: Manxuc, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Lago Llanquihue.
Lake or reservoir
Flagship waterRepresentative photo · not Mataura RiverThe Oreti River near Lumsden, Southland. Photo: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped, via Wikimedia Commons Not Mataura River.
Flagship waterGreat Lake, Tasmania. Photo: Peripitus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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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 WHITEWATER RIVER NEAR ALPINE, IN. Water type is our own classification.
Caution: Low water: go quiet and stealthy
No water temperature here.
At WHITEWATER RIVER NEAR ECONOMY, IN (USGS 03274650) · 1 of 3 gauges below Provisional USGS data
USGS 03274650 · NWS EMYI3
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, 5:45 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Lowest for this date on record for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h
Discharge, last 7 days: 168 readings from Oct 29, 6:45 PM EDT to Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST; ranging 0.04 to 0.15 ft³/s; latest 0.11 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM EST | 0.09 | 3.13 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM EST | 0.09 | 3.13 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM EST | 0.09 | 3.13 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM EST | 0.13 | 3.15 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM EST | 0.13 | 3.15 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM EST | 0.09 | 3.13 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM EST | 0.08 | 3.12 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM EST | 0.09 | 3.13 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM EST | 0.09 | 3.13 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM EST | 0.13 | 3.15 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM EST | 0.08 | 3.12 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM EST | 0.09 | 3.13 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM EST | 0.09 | 3.13 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM EST | 0.09 | 3.13 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM EST | 0.09 | 3.13 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM EST | 0.13 | 3.15 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM EST | 0.13 | 3.15 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM EST | 0.15 | 3.16 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM EST | 0.13 | 3.15 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM EST | 0.13 | 3.15 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM EST | 0.13 | 3.15 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM EST | 0.11 | 3.14 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM EST | 0.08 | 3.12 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM EST | 0.09 | 3.13 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM EST | 0.08 | 3.12 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM EST | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM EST | 0.08 | 3.12 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM EST | 0.08 | 3.12 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM EST | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM EST | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM EST | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM EST | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM EST | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM EST | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM EST | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM EST | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM EST | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM EST | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM EST | 0.05 | 3.08 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM EST | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.09 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM EST | 0.04 | – |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM EST | 0.05 | – |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM EST | 0.06 | – |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM EST | 0.08 | – |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM EST | 0.04 | – |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM EST | 0.04 | – |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM EST | 0.05 | – |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM EST | 0.05 | – |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM EST | 0.05 | – |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM EST | 0.04 | – |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM EST | 0.05 | – |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM EST | 0.06 | – |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM EST | 0.05 | – |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM EST | 0.06 | – |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM EST | 0.04 | – |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM EST | 0.05 | – |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM EST | 0.08 | – |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM EST | 0.04 | – |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM EST | 0.04 | – |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST | 0.08 | 3.12 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM EST | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM EST | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM EST | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM EST | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM EST | 0.05 | 3.08 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.09 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM EST | 0.05 | 3.12 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM EST | 0.06 | 3.12 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM EST | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM EST | 0.05 | 3.12 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM EST | 0.08 | 3.1 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM EST | 0.05 | 3.11 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM EST | 0.04 | 3.1 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM EST | 0.08 | 3.12 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM EST | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM EST | 0.06 | 3.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM EST | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM EDT | 0.05 | 3.11 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM EDT | 0.05 | 3.11 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM EDT | 0.06 | 3.09 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM EDT | 0.05 | 3.09 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM EDT | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM EDT | 0.05 | 3.11 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM EDT | 0.05 | 3.11 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM EDT | 0.06 | 3.1 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM EDT | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM EDT | 0.05 | 3.12 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM EDT | 0.04 | 3.1 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM EDT | 0.06 | 3.11 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM EDT | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM EDT | 0.04 | 3.12 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM EDT | 0.04 | 3.11 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM EDT | 0.04 | 3.12 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM EDT | 0.04 | 3.1 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM EDT | 0.06 | 3.1 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM EDT | 0.06 | 3.12 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM EDT | 0.06 | – |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM EDT | 0.05 | – |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM EDT | 0.08 | – |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM EDT | 0.06 | – |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM EDT | 0.05 | – |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM EDT | 0.05 | – |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM EDT | 0.05 | – |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM EDT | 0.06 | – |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM EDT | 0.06 | – |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM EDT | 0.06 | – |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM EDT | 0.05 | – |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM EDT | 0.05 | – |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM EDT | 0.04 | – |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM EDT | 0.04 | – |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM EDT | 0.08 | – |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM EDT | 0.05 | – |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM EDT | 0.04 | – |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM EDT | 0.05 | – |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM EDT | 0.06 | – |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM EDT | 0.04 | – |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM EDT | 0.04 | – |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM EDT | 0.04 | – |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM EDT | 0.05 | – |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM EDT | 0.04 | – |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM EDT | 0.04 | – |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM EDT | 0.06 | – |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM EDT | 0.05 | – |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM EDT | 0.04 | – |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM EDT | 0.04 | – |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM EDT | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM EDT | 0.05 | 3.1 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM EDT | 0.04 | 3.1 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 0.06 | 3.1 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM EDT | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM EDT | 0.04 | 3.09 |
| Oct 29, 7:00 PM EDT | 0.08 | 3.1 |
| Oct 29, 6:45 PM EDT | 0.05 | 3.1 |
Normal for Nov 5: 0.63–4.2 ft³/s (middle half of 56 years of record). Now: 0.11 ft³/s, lowest for this date on record.
Lowest for this date on record for this date. 0.11 ft³/s is below the lowest daily mean recorded on this date of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 56 years of record (1971–2026): 10th 0.45, 25th 0.63, median 1.4, 75th 4.2, 90th 9.7 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 0.14 ft³/s, highest 52.7 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 22.2%, from 0.09 to 0.11 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.
NWS observed 3.14 ft stage at Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST (NWS gauge EMYI3; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS has not set flood categories for this gauge.
Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.
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. Indiana DNR publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Indiana rule: 68°F.
Species the agency lists for Whitewater River: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout.
Source: Brown trout fishing regulations on selected waters (18-inch minimum) (Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife).
Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 22.2%). 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.
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 03275000 · NWS ALPI3
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 7:00 PM EDT to Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST; ranging 190 to 231 ft³/s; latest 226 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST | 226 | 6.15 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST | 226 | 6.15 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM EST | 214 | 6.11 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM EST | 217 | 6.12 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM EST | 214 | 6.11 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST | 217 | 6.12 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM EST | 217 | 6.12 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM EST | 214 | 6.11 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM EST | 217 | 6.12 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM EST | 223 | 6.14 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM EST | 226 | 6.15 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM EST | 226 | 6.15 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM EST | 231 | 6.17 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM EST | 229 | 6.16 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM EST | 223 | 6.14 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM EST | 220 | 6.13 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM EST | 223 | 6.14 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM EST | 214 | 6.11 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM EST | 214 | 6.11 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM EST | 211 | 6.1 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM EST | 217 | 6.12 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM EST | 211 | 6.1 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM EST | 201 | 6.06 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM EST | 209 | 6.09 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM EST | 211 | 6.1 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM EST | 206 | 6.08 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM EST | 206 | 6.08 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM EST | 195 | 6.04 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM EST | 206 | 6.08 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM EST | 206 | 6.08 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM EST | 206 | 6.08 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM EST | 206 | 6.08 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM EST | 206 | 6.08 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM EST | 195 | 6.04 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM EST | 198 | 6.05 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM EST | 195 | 6.04 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM EST | 198 | 6.05 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM EST | 190 | 6.02 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM EST | 195 | 6.04 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM EST | 198 | 6.05 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM EST | 201 | 6.06 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM EST | 201 | 6.06 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM EST | 201 | 6.06 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM EST | 206 | 6.08 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM EST | 206 | 6.08 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM EST | 206 | 6.08 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM EST | 198 | 6.05 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM EST | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EST | 206 | 6.08 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EDT | 203 | 6.07 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM EDT | 206 | 6.08 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM EDT | 211 | 6.1 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM EDT | 211 | 6.1 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM EDT | 211 | 6.1 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM EDT | 209 | 6.09 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM EDT | 211 | 6.1 |
| Oct 29, 7:00 PM EDT | 211 | 6.1 |
Normal for Nov 5: 101–263 ft³/s (middle half of 98 years of record). Now: 226 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 226 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 98 years of record (1929–2026): 10th 81, 25th 101, median 143, 75th 263, 90th 512 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 51 ft³/s, highest 2,100 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 (−1.3% 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.
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 6.17 ft stage, 231 ft³/s at Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST (NWS gauge ALPI3; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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. Indiana DNR publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Indiana rule: 68°F.
Species the agency lists for Whitewater River: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout.
Source: Brown trout fishing regulations on selected waters (18-inch minimum) (Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & 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)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 03276500 · NWS BRKI3
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Above normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 6:45 PM EDT to Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST; ranging 457 to 1,400 ft³/s; latest 1,170 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM EST | 1,170 | 3.86 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM EST | 1,150 | 3.82 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM EST | 1,150 | 3.83 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM EST | 1,170 | 3.86 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM EST | 1,130 | 3.79 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM EST | 1,130 | 3.79 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM EST | 1,130 | 3.79 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM EST | 1,150 | 3.82 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM EST | 1,150 | 3.82 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM EST | 1,150 | 3.82 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM EST | 1,150 | 3.82 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM EST | 1,150 | 3.82 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM EST | 1,150 | 3.82 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM EST | 1,140 | 3.81 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM EST | 1,150 | 3.82 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM EST | 1,140 | 3.81 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM EST | 1,140 | 3.8 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM EST | 1,140 | 3.8 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM EST | 1,140 | 3.8 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM EST | 1,140 | 3.8 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM EST | 1,140 | 3.8 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM EST | 1,140 | 3.8 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM EST | 1,140 | 3.8 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM EST | 1,140 | 3.8 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM EST | 1,130 | 3.79 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM EST | 1,120 | 3.77 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM EST | 1,110 | 3.76 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM EST | 1,110 | 3.76 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM EST | 1,130 | 3.78 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM EST | 1,110 | 3.75 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM EST | 1,370 | 4.19 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM EST | 1,390 | 4.23 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM EST | 1,400 | 4.25 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM EST | 1,380 | 4.21 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM EST | 1,400 | 4.25 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM EST | 1,400 | 4.25 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM EST | 1,380 | 4.22 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM EST | 1,370 | 4.19 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM EST | 1,390 | 4.23 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM EST | 1,400 | 4.24 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM EST | 1,390 | 4.23 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM EST | 1,400 | 4.24 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM EST | 1,400 | 4.24 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM EST | 1,390 | 4.23 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM EST | 1,390 | 4.23 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM EST | 1,400 | 4.24 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM EST | 1,390 | 4.23 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM EST | 1,400 | 4.24 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM EST | 1,390 | 4.23 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM EST | 1,400 | 4.24 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM EST | 1,360 | 4.18 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM EST | 1,370 | 4.2 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM EST | 1,380 | 4.22 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM EST | 1,370 | 4.19 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM EST | 1,370 | 4.19 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM EST | 457 | 2.62 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM EST | 794 | 3.23 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM EST | 879 | 3.36 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM EST | 1,110 | 3.75 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM EST | 1,350 | 4.17 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM EST | 1,350 | 4.17 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM EST | 1,350 | 4.16 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM EST | 1,350 | 4.16 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST | 1,350 | 4.16 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST | 1,350 | 4.17 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST | 1,350 | 4.16 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST | 1,350 | 4.16 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST | 1,350 | 4.16 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM EST | 1,350 | 4.17 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM EST | 1,310 | 4.1 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM EST | 1,350 | 4.16 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM EST | 1,350 | 4.17 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM EST | 1,340 | 4.14 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM EST | 1,350 | 4.16 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM EST | 1,350 | 4.17 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM EST | 1,340 | 4.15 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM EST | 1,340 | 4.14 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM EST | 1,310 | 4.1 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM EST | 1,320 | 4.12 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM EST | 1,340 | 4.15 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM EST | 1,340 | 4.15 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM EST | 1,300 | 4.08 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM EST | 866 | 3.34 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM EST | 879 | 3.36 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EST | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM EDT | 866 | 3.34 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM EDT | 846 | 3.31 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM EDT | 866 | 3.34 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM EDT | 872 | 3.35 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM EDT | 879 | 3.36 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM EDT | 892 | 3.38 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM EDT | 1,090 | 3.72 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM EDT | 1,110 | 3.75 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM EDT | 1,110 | 3.76 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM EDT | 1,110 | 3.75 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM EDT | 1,110 | 3.75 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM EDT | 1,110 | 3.75 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM EDT | 1,110 | 3.75 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM EDT | 1,100 | 3.74 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM EDT | 1,110 | 3.75 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM EDT | 1,100 | 3.74 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM EDT | 1,100 | 3.74 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM EDT | 1,100 | 3.74 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM EDT | 1,100 | 3.73 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM EDT | 1,100 | 3.74 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM EDT | 1,100 | 3.74 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM EDT | 1,100 | 3.73 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM EDT | 1,100 | 3.74 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM EDT | 1,100 | 3.74 |
| Oct 29, 7:45 PM EDT | 1,100 | 3.73 |
| Oct 29, 6:45 PM EDT | 1,110 | 3.75 |
Normal for Nov 5: 253–890 ft³/s (middle half of 105 years of record). Now: 1,170 ft³/s, above normal.
Above normal for this date. 1,170 ft³/s is between the 75th and 90th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 105 years of record (1916–2026): 10th 157, 25th 253, median 547, 75th 890, 90th 1,560 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 115 ft³/s, highest 4,760 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 (+3.5% 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 3.82 ft stage, 1,130 ft³/s at Nov 5, 4:45 PM EST (NWS gauge BRKI3; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:38 AM EST. Highest point: 3.5 ft, 927 ft³/s on Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 3.5 ft | 927 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 3.5 ft | 927 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 3.5 ft | 927 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 3.5 ft | 927 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 3.4 ft | 869 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 3.4 ft | 869 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. Indiana DNR publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Indiana rule: 68°F.
Species the agency lists for Whitewater River: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout.
Source: Brown trout fishing regulations on selected waters (18-inch minimum) (Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & 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)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, 6:20 PM EST; 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.
Designated trout waterRepresentative photo · not Big Blue RiverThe Clear Fork Mohican River in Mohican State Park, Ashland County, Ohio. Photo: Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons Not Big Blue River.
Designated trout waterRepresentative photo · not Mississinewa RiverThe Huron River at Ann Arbor, Michigan, from the Broadway Street bridge. Photo: Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Mississinewa River.
Designated trout waterRepresentative photo · not Wildcat CreekThe Muskegon River near Newaygo, Michigan. Photo: Marc Steensma, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Wildcat Creek.
Designated trout waterRepresentative photo · not Spy Run CreekThe Chagrin River west of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, December 2024. Photo: EF5, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Spy Run Creek.
Freestone riverRepresentative photo · not Blue RiverWolf Creek Dam from the air, with Lake Cumberland behind it and the Cumberland River tailwater flowing away below. Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr Not Blue River.
