Rio Grande is a freestone river in New Mexico and Colorado, listed as Special-regulation trout water by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
4 USGS gauges on the water report flow. 4 guides nearby are listed here.
Rio Grande is a freestone river in New Mexico and 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.
Nothing on this page grants or implies access.
Gauges, shops and guides within 40 miles
Map of Rio Grande: gauges, shops and guides
Map of Rio Grande with 4 USGS gauges.
Restrooms within 2 miles of Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande
Skip the map; every place is in the list belowMap of 6 restrooms near Rio Grande, numbered as in the list, with the water’s point marked.
Not rated yet — be the first to tell other anglers if it's clean.
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Restroom locations and map details: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database License, read Oct 24, 2026. Ratings, answers and photos are members' own; who shared them is never shown, and every photo is reviewed before it appears. Visits older than 18 months no longer count. Distances are straight-line miles, not driving. Nothing here grants access to private land. Community guidelines.
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Jack's CreekThe Cimarron River at Springer, New Mexico, looking upstream. Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Jack's Creek.
New Mexico · about 27 mi
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Rito Del PadreThe Pecos River in Pecos National Historical Park, New Mexico. Photo: SonoranDesertNPS from Tucson, Arizona, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Rito Del Padre.
New Mexico · about 31 mi
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Rio Santa BarbaraThe San Juan River between Navajo Dam and the community of Navajo Dam, New Mexico. Photo: Phil Slattery, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Rio Santa Barbara.
New Mexico · about 32 mi
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Rio ValdezThe Rio Grande near South Fork, Colorado. Photo: Kevin Stroup, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Rio Valdez.
New Mexico · about 33 mi
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Rio de Las VacasThe Piedra River in Hinsdale County, Colorado. Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Rio de Las Vacas.
New Mexico · about 37 mi
Special-regulation trout waterRepresentative photo · not Rio GuadalupeThe Los Pinos River in La Plata County, Colorado. Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Rio Guadalupe.
New Mexico · about 37 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 Xmas Chile Water (two-trout bag limit, any legal tackle) list (New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, read 2026-10-20). All waters with this designation
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.
+5 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.
4 guides name it on their website
Santa Fe, NM · 17 mi
Float trips · Wade trips · Rio Grande & Rio Chama
Names this water
Pecos, NM · 32 mi
Spey & two-handed · Beginners & lessons · Rio Grande & Pecos
Names this water
Taos, NM · 49 mi
Lake & stillwater · Beginners & lessons · Green & Rio Grande
Names this water
Pagosa Springs, CO · 107 mi
Float trips · Wade trips · San Juan & Rio Grande
Names this water
No shop nearby yet.
What 2 nearby guide websites mention: what guides advertise, not a survey or a promise of what you will catch.
Named on 2 nearby guide websites
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.
Public YouTube videos from established channels, chosen by us to support this page. Not sponsored; the creators are not affiliated with Legendary Fly Gear.
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Indicator rigs, depth and detecting the take.
Public YouTube videos from established channels, chosen by us to support this page. Not sponsored; the creators are not affiliated with Legendary Fly Gear.
Not sponsored All videos on nymphing
Trip stories anglers chose to share publicly and tagged with Rio Grande.
No stories from here yet.
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 RIO GRANDE AT OTOWI BRIDGE, NM. Water type is our own classification.
Warning: Rising fast: be careful, conditions are changing
No water temperature here.
At RIO GRANDE NEAR CERRO, NM (USGS 08263500) · 1 of 4 gauges below Provisional USGS data
USGS 08263500 · NWS CERN5
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Wading and boating should be avoided if waters are running high and muddy and the streambed is not visiblePennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 3:15 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Highest for this date on record for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 168 readings from Oct 29, 5:30 PM MDT to Nov 5, 3:15 PM MST; ranging 907 to 3,440 ft³/s; latest 3,440 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS Water Data API continuous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM MST | 3,440 | 10.5 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM MST | 3,440 | 10.5 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM MST | 3,340 | 10.4 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM MST | 3,290 | 10.3 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM MST | 3,200 | 10.2 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM MST | 3,120 | 10.1 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM MST | 3,110 | 10.1 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM MST | 3,010 | 9.95 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM MST | 2,920 | 9.83 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM MST | 2,910 | 9.82 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM MST | 2,790 | 9.66 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM MST | 2,780 | 9.65 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM MST | 2,690 | 9.53 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM MST | 2,640 | 9.46 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM MST | 2,580 | 9.38 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM MST | 2,530 | 9.3 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM MST | 2,460 | 9.2 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM MST | 2,410 | 9.13 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM MST | 2,340 | 9.03 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM MST | 2,320 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM MST | 2,280 | 8.95 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM MST | 2,210 | 8.84 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM MST | 2,180 | 8.79 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM MST | 2,130 | 8.71 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM MST | 2,090 | 8.65 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM MST | 2,030 | 8.55 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM MST | 1,970 | 8.46 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM MST | 1,930 | 8.39 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM MST | 1,870 | 8.3 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM MST | 1,830 | 8.22 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM MST | 1,770 | 8.12 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM MST | 1,720 | 8.03 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM MST | 1,660 | 7.9 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM MST | 1,640 | 7.85 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM MST | 1,610 | 7.79 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM MST | 1,570 | 7.69 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM MST | 1,540 | 7.62 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM MST | 1,520 | 7.55 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM MST | 1,490 | 7.48 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM MST | 1,450 | 7.39 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM MST | 1,450 | 7.38 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM MST | 1,420 | 7.31 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM MST | 1,400 | 7.26 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM MST | 1,400 | 7.26 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM MST | 1,390 | 7.22 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM MST | 1,370 | 7.18 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM MST | 1,350 | 7.13 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM MST | 1,330 | 7.08 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM MST | 1,320 | 7.03 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM MST | 1,300 | 6.98 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM MST | 1,280 | 6.92 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM MST | 1,240 | 6.83 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM MST | 1,210 | 6.74 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM MST | 1,190 | 6.69 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM MST | 1,170 | 6.63 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM MST | 1,140 | 6.54 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM MST | 1,110 | 6.46 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM MST | 1,070 | 6.33 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM MST | 1,030 | 6.24 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM MST | 1,000 | 6.15 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM MST | 983 | 6.09 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM MST | 963 | 6.03 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM MST | 943 | 5.97 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM MST | 939 | 5.96 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM MST | 923 | 5.91 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM MST | 923 | 5.91 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM MST | 913 | 5.88 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM MST | 920 | 5.9 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM MST | 920 | 5.9 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM MST | 920 | 5.9 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM MST | 916 | 5.89 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM MST | 913 | 5.88 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM MST | 913 | 5.88 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM MST | 910 | 5.87 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM MST | 916 | 5.89 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM MST | 923 | 5.91 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM MST | 930 | 5.93 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM MST | 926 | 5.92 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM MST | 933 | 5.94 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM MST | 933 | 5.94 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM MST | 933 | 5.94 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM MST | 926 | 5.92 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM MST | 930 | 5.93 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM MST | 923 | 5.91 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM MST | 913 | 5.88 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM MST | 913 | 5.88 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM MST | 910 | 5.87 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM MST | 910 | 5.87 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM MST | 910 | 5.87 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM MST | 913 | 5.88 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM MST | 916 | 5.89 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM MST | 933 | 5.94 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM MST | 926 | 5.92 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM MST | 913 | 5.88 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM MST | 913 | 5.88 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM MST | 907 | 5.86 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM MST | 923 | 5.91 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM MST | 933 | 5.94 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM MST | 943 | 5.97 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM MST | 939 | 5.96 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM MST | 949 | 5.99 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM MST | 953 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM MST | 963 | 6.03 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM MST | 989 | 6.11 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM MST | 993 | 6.12 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM MST | 993 | 6.12 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM MST | 1,010 | 6.17 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM MST | 1,020 | 6.19 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM MST | 1,020 | 6.21 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM MST | 1,030 | 6.24 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM MST | 1,040 | 6.25 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM MDT | 1,060 | 6.31 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM MDT | 1,070 | 6.33 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM MDT | 1,070 | 6.35 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM MDT | 1,080 | 6.36 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM MDT | 1,090 | 6.4 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM MDT | 1,100 | 6.42 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM MDT | 1,110 | 6.46 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM MDT | 1,120 | 6.49 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM MDT | 1,140 | 6.54 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM MDT | 1,140 | 6.55 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM MDT | 1,150 | 6.57 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM MDT | 1,160 | 6.6 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM MDT | 1,170 | 6.64 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM MDT | 1,190 | 6.67 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM MDT | 1,210 | 6.73 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM MDT | 1,210 | 6.73 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM MDT | 1,220 | 6.76 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM MDT | 1,240 | 6.82 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM MDT | 1,260 | 6.87 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM MDT | 1,280 | 6.93 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM MDT | 1,280 | 6.93 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM MDT | 1,310 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM MDT | 1,320 | 7.04 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM MDT | 1,340 | 7.1 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM MDT | 1,370 | 7.17 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM MDT | 1,390 | 7.23 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM MDT | 1,410 | 7.29 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM MDT | 1,440 | 7.35 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM MDT | 1,460 | 7.42 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM MDT | 1,480 | 7.46 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM MDT | 1,520 | 7.57 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM MDT | 1,550 | 7.63 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM MDT | 1,590 | 7.74 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM MDT | 1,600 | 7.76 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM MDT | 1,650 | 7.88 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM MDT | 1,670 | 7.94 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM MDT | 1,740 | 8.07 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM MDT | 1,790 | 8.15 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM MDT | 1,830 | 8.22 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM MDT | 1,870 | 8.3 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM MDT | 1,920 | 8.37 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM MDT | 2,010 | 8.52 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM MDT | 2,050 | 8.59 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM MDT | 2,110 | 8.68 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM MDT | 2,170 | 8.78 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM MDT | 2,230 | 8.87 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM MDT | 2,270 | 8.93 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM MDT | 2,330 | 9.02 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM MDT | 2,410 | 9.13 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM MDT | 2,460 | 9.21 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM MDT | 2,500 | 9.26 |
| Oct 29, 10:15 PM MDT | 2,580 | 9.38 |
| Oct 29, 9:15 PM MDT | 2,630 | 9.45 |
| Oct 29, 8:15 PM MDT | 2,710 | 9.55 |
| Oct 29, 7:15 PM MDT | 2,760 | 9.62 |
| Oct 29, 6:15 PM MDT | 2,810 | 9.68 |
| Oct 29, 5:30 PM MDT | 2,850 | 9.74 |
Normal for Nov 5: 116–472 ft³/s (middle half of 77 years of record). Now: 3,440 ft³/s, highest for this date on record.
Highest for this date on record for this date. 3,440 ft³/s is above the highest daily mean recorded on this date of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 77 years of record: 10th 85.8, 25th 116, median 247, 75th 472, 90th 868 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 66.8 ft³/s, highest 1,190 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 64.6%, from 2,090 to 3,440 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.
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 10.6 ft stage, 3,530 ft³/s at Nov 5, 3:15 PM MST (NWS gauge CERN5; 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. New Mexico Department of Game and Fish publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a New Mexico rule: 68°F.
This gauge is on our page for Rio Grande, 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)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 64.6%). 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.
Flow above the record for this date. Higher than any daily mean USGS has recorded on this date at this gauge. Expect much higher, faster water than usual for the season.
hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) Statistics documentation (percentiles of daily mean discharge) (U.S. Geological Survey)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 08276500 · NWS TJBN5
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Wading and boating should be avoided if waters are running high and muddy and the streambed is not visiblePennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Highest for this date on record for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 168 readings from Oct 29, 5:30 PM MDT to Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST; ranging 1,220 to 3,830 ft³/s; latest 3,830 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS Water Data API continuous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST | 3,830 | 6.87 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 PM MST | 3,740 | 6.81 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 PM MST | 3,650 | 6.75 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 PM MST | 3,590 | 6.71 |
| Nov 5, 11:30 AM MST | 3,510 | 6.66 |
| Nov 5, 10:30 AM MST | 3,450 | 6.62 |
| Nov 5, 9:30 AM MST | 3,380 | 6.57 |
| Nov 5, 8:30 AM MST | 3,290 | 6.51 |
| Nov 5, 7:30 AM MST | 3,210 | 6.46 |
| Nov 5, 6:30 AM MST | 3,160 | 6.42 |
| Nov 5, 5:30 AM MST | 3,100 | 6.38 |
| Nov 5, 4:30 AM MST | 3,040 | 6.34 |
| Nov 5, 3:30 AM MST | 2,980 | 6.3 |
| Nov 5, 2:30 AM MST | 2,940 | 6.27 |
| Nov 5, 1:30 AM MST | 2,870 | 6.22 |
| Nov 5, 12:30 AM MST | 2,810 | 6.18 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 PM MST | 2,760 | 6.14 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 PM MST | 2,700 | 6.1 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 PM MST | 2,650 | 6.06 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 PM MST | 2,590 | 6.02 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 PM MST | 2,550 | 5.99 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 PM MST | 2,490 | 5.94 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 PM MST | 2,430 | 5.9 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 PM MST | 2,380 | 5.86 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 PM MST | 2,330 | 5.82 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 PM MST | 2,280 | 5.78 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 PM MST | 2,210 | 5.73 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 PM MST | 2,160 | 5.69 |
| Nov 4, 11:30 AM MST | 2,110 | 5.65 |
| Nov 4, 10:30 AM MST | 2,080 | 5.62 |
| Nov 4, 9:30 AM MST | 2,040 | 5.59 |
| Nov 4, 8:30 AM MST | 2,010 | 5.57 |
| Nov 4, 7:30 AM MST | 1,990 | 5.55 |
| Nov 4, 6:30 AM MST | 1,950 | 5.52 |
| Nov 4, 5:30 AM MST | 1,940 | 5.51 |
| Nov 4, 4:30 AM MST | 1,930 | 5.5 |
| Nov 4, 3:30 AM MST | 1,900 | 5.48 |
| Nov 4, 2:30 AM MST | 1,880 | 5.46 |
| Nov 4, 1:30 AM MST | 1,870 | 5.45 |
| Nov 4, 12:30 AM MST | 1,840 | 5.43 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 PM MST | 1,820 | 5.41 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 PM MST | 1,780 | 5.38 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 PM MST | 1,770 | 5.37 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 PM MST | 1,750 | 5.35 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 PM MST | 1,710 | 5.32 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 PM MST | 1,680 | 5.29 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 PM MST | 1,650 | 5.26 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 PM MST | 1,610 | 5.23 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 PM MST | 1,580 | 5.2 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 PM MST | 1,540 | 5.17 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 PM MST | 1,500 | 5.13 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 PM MST | 1,480 | 5.11 |
| Nov 3, 11:30 AM MST | 1,440 | 5.08 |
| Nov 3, 10:30 AM MST | 1,430 | 5.07 |
| Nov 3, 9:30 AM MST | 1,410 | 5.05 |
| Nov 3, 8:30 AM MST | 1,400 | 5.04 |
| Nov 3, 7:30 AM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 3, 6:30 AM MST | 1,400 | 5.04 |
| Nov 3, 5:30 AM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 3, 4:30 AM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 3, 3:30 AM MST | 1,400 | 5.04 |
| Nov 3, 2:30 AM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 3, 1:30 AM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 3, 12:30 AM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 PM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 PM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 PM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 PM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 PM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 PM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 PM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 PM MST | 1,380 | 5.02 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 PM MST | 1,370 | 5.01 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 PM MST | 1,370 | 5.01 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 PM MST | 1,360 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 PM MST | 1,340 | 4.98 |
| Nov 2, 11:30 AM MST | 1,330 | 4.97 |
| Nov 2, 10:30 AM MST | 1,310 | 4.96 |
| Nov 2, 9:30 AM MST | 1,310 | 4.96 |
| Nov 2, 8:30 AM MST | 1,300 | 4.95 |
| Nov 2, 7:30 AM MST | 1,300 | 4.95 |
| Nov 2, 6:30 AM MST | 1,310 | 4.96 |
| Nov 2, 5:30 AM MST | 1,270 | 4.92 |
| Nov 2, 4:30 AM MST | 1,230 | 4.88 |
| Nov 2, 3:30 AM MST | 1,230 | 4.88 |
| Nov 2, 2:30 AM MST | 1,220 | 4.87 |
| Nov 2, 1:30 AM MST | 1,220 | 4.87 |
| Nov 2, 12:30 AM MST | 1,230 | 4.88 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 PM MST | 1,250 | 4.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.93 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 PM MST | 1,260 | 4.91 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 PM MST | 1,270 | 4.92 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.93 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.93 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 PM MST | 1,260 | 4.91 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 PM MST | 1,250 | 4.9 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 PM MST | 1,260 | 4.91 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 PM MST | 1,270 | 4.92 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.93 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 PM MST | 1,280 | 4.93 |
| Nov 1, 11:30 AM MST | 1,300 | 4.95 |
| Nov 1, 10:30 AM MST | 1,310 | 4.96 |
| Nov 1, 9:30 AM MST | 1,330 | 4.97 |
| Nov 1, 8:30 AM MST | 1,340 | 4.98 |
| Nov 1, 7:30 AM MST | 1,350 | 4.99 |
| Nov 1, 6:30 AM MST | 1,360 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 5:30 AM MST | 1,370 | 5.01 |
| Nov 1, 4:30 AM MST | 1,380 | 5.02 |
| Nov 1, 3:30 AM MST | 1,390 | 5.03 |
| Nov 1, 2:30 AM MST | 1,400 | 5.04 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MST | 1,410 | 5.05 |
| Nov 1, 1:30 AM MDT | 1,430 | 5.07 |
| Nov 1, 12:30 AM MDT | 1,440 | 5.08 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 PM MDT | 1,470 | 5.1 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 PM MDT | 1,470 | 5.1 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 PM MDT | 1,490 | 5.12 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 PM MDT | 1,500 | 5.13 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 PM MDT | 1,520 | 5.15 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 PM MDT | 1,530 | 5.16 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 PM MDT | 1,540 | 5.17 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 PM MDT | 1,550 | 5.18 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 PM MDT | 1,550 | 5.18 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 PM MDT | 1,590 | 5.21 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 PM MDT | 1,600 | 5.22 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 PM MDT | 1,620 | 5.24 |
| Oct 31, 11:30 AM MDT | 1,650 | 5.26 |
| Oct 31, 10:30 AM MDT | 1,680 | 5.29 |
| Oct 31, 9:30 AM MDT | 1,710 | 5.32 |
| Oct 31, 8:30 AM MDT | 1,730 | 5.33 |
| Oct 31, 7:30 AM MDT | 1,770 | 5.37 |
| Oct 31, 6:30 AM MDT | 1,780 | 5.38 |
| Oct 31, 5:30 AM MDT | 1,820 | 5.41 |
| Oct 31, 4:30 AM MDT | 1,840 | 5.43 |
| Oct 31, 3:30 AM MDT | 1,890 | 5.47 |
| Oct 31, 2:30 AM MDT | 1,920 | 5.49 |
| Oct 31, 1:30 AM MDT | 1,960 | 5.53 |
| Oct 31, 12:30 AM MDT | 2,000 | 5.56 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 PM MDT | 2,040 | 5.59 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 PM MDT | 2,090 | 5.63 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 PM MDT | 2,150 | 5.68 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 PM MDT | 2,200 | 5.72 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 PM MDT | 2,240 | 5.75 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 PM MDT | 2,290 | 5.79 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 PM MDT | 2,340 | 5.83 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 PM MDT | 2,380 | 5.86 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 PM MDT | 2,450 | 5.91 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 PM MDT | 2,510 | 5.96 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 PM MDT | 2,550 | 5.99 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 PM MDT | 2,640 | 6.05 |
| Oct 30, 11:30 AM MDT | 2,700 | 6.1 |
| Oct 30, 10:30 AM MDT | 2,770 | 6.15 |
| Oct 30, 9:30 AM MDT | 2,840 | 6.2 |
| Oct 30, 8:30 AM MDT | 2,910 | 6.25 |
| Oct 30, 7:30 AM MDT | 2,970 | 6.29 |
| Oct 30, 6:30 AM MDT | 3,040 | 6.34 |
| Oct 30, 5:30 AM MDT | 3,100 | 6.38 |
| Oct 30, 4:30 AM MDT | 3,180 | 6.44 |
| Oct 30, 3:30 AM MDT | 3,260 | 6.49 |
| Oct 30, 2:30 AM MDT | 3,300 | 6.52 |
| Oct 30, 1:30 AM MDT | 3,390 | 6.58 |
| Oct 30, 12:30 AM MDT | 3,440 | 6.61 |
| Oct 29, 11:30 PM MDT | 3,480 | 6.64 |
| Oct 29, 10:30 PM MDT | 3,540 | 6.68 |
| Oct 29, 9:30 PM MDT | 3,600 | 6.72 |
| Oct 29, 8:30 PM MDT | 3,660 | 6.76 |
| Oct 29, 7:30 PM MDT | 3,690 | 6.78 |
| Oct 29, 6:30 PM MDT | 3,750 | 6.82 |
| Oct 29, 5:30 PM MDT | 3,820 | 6.86 |
Normal for Nov 5: 286–614 ft³/s (middle half of 101 years of record). Now: 3,830 ft³/s, highest for this date on record.
Highest for this date on record for this date. 3,830 ft³/s is above the highest daily mean recorded on this date of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 101 years of record: 10th 229, 25th 286, median 393, 75th 614, 90th 927 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 178 ft³/s, highest 1,970 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 64.4%, from 2,330 to 3,830 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.
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 6.87 ft stage, 3,810 ft³/s at Nov 5, 3:30 PM MST (NWS gauge TJBN5; 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. New Mexico Department of Game and Fish publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a New Mexico rule: 68°F.
This gauge is on our page for Rio Grande, 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)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 64.4%). 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.
Flow above the record for this date. Higher than any daily mean USGS has recorded on this date at this gauge. Expect much higher, faster water than usual for the season.
hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) Statistics documentation (percentiles of daily mean discharge) (U.S. Geological Survey)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 08279500 · NWS EMBN5
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
If stream conditions are not favorable, consider fishing at a lakePennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Highest for this date on record for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 5:30 PM MDT to Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST; ranging 1,440 to 4,070 ft³/s; latest 3,830 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS Water Data API continuous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST | 3,830 | 7 | 47.7 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST | 3,790 | 6.94 | 47.8 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST | 3,750 | 6.89 | 47.7 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST | 3,700 | 6.82 | 47.3 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST | 3,650 | 6.74 | 46.9 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST | 3,610 | 6.68 | 46.6 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST | 3,570 | 6.62 | 46.4 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST | 3,510 | 6.55 | 46.2 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST | 3,450 | 6.5 | 46.2 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST | 3,380 | 6.44 | 46.4 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST | 3,330 | 6.39 | 46.6 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST | 3,270 | 6.34 | 46.9 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST | 3,210 | 6.28 | 47.1 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST | 3,150 | 6.23 | 47.3 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST | 3,100 | 6.18 | 47.5 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST | 3,020 | 6.11 | 47.5 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST | 2,980 | 6.07 | 47.5 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST | 2,920 | 6.02 | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST | 2,860 | 5.96 | 47.5 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST | 2,800 | 5.9 | 47.7 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST | 2,720 | 5.83 | 48 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST | 2,670 | 5.78 | 48.2 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST | 2,610 | 5.72 | 48.6 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM MST | 2,550 | 5.66 | 48.9 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM MST | 2,490 | 5.6 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM MST | 2,450 | 5.56 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM MST | 2,390 | 5.51 | 49.1 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM MST | 2,350 | 5.47 | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM MST | 2,310 | 5.43 | 48.4 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM MST | 2,280 | 5.4 | 48 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM MST | 2,260 | 5.38 | 47.7 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM MST | 2,250 | 5.36 | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM MST | 2,230 | 5.34 | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM MST | 2,200 | 5.31 | 47.3 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM MST | 2,180 | 5.29 | 47.7 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM MST | 2,150 | 5.26 | 47.8 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM MST | 2,120 | 5.23 | 48.2 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM MST | 2,100 | 5.21 | 48.4 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM MST | 2,060 | 5.17 | 48.4 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM MST | 2,030 | 5.14 | 48.4 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM MST | 1,990 | 5.1 | 48.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM MST | 1,940 | 5.05 | 48.7 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM MST | 1,920 | 5.02 | 49.1 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM MST | 1,870 | 4.97 | 49.5 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM MST | 1,830 | 4.93 | 49.8 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM MST | 1,790 | 4.89 | 50.2 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM MST | 1,750 | 4.84 | 50.5 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM MST | 1,720 | 4.81 | 50.9 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM MST | 1,680 | 4.77 | 51.1 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM MST | 1,670 | 4.75 | 51.1 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM MST | 1,650 | 4.73 | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM MST | 1,630 | 4.71 | 50.4 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM MST | 1,630 | 4.71 | 49.8 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM MST | 1,630 | 4.71 | 49.3 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM MST | 1,630 | 4.71 | 48.7 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM MST | 1,630 | 4.71 | 48.4 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM MST | 1,630 | 4.71 | 48.2 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM MST | 1,640 | 4.72 | 48.4 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM MST | 1,640 | 4.72 | 48.6 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM MST | 1,640 | 4.72 | 48.7 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM MST | 1,640 | 4.72 | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM MST | 1,650 | 4.73 | 49.1 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM MST | 1,650 | 4.73 | 49.5 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM MST | 1,660 | 4.74 | 49.6 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM MST | 1,670 | 4.75 | 49.8 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM MST | 1,670 | 4.75 | 50 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM MST | 1,670 | 4.75 | 50.4 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM MST | 1,680 | 4.76 | 50.5 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM MST | 1,680 | 4.76 | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM MST | 1,680 | 4.76 | 51.4 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM MST | 1,680 | 4.76 | 51.8 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM MST | 1,670 | 4.75 | 52 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM MST | 1,640 | 4.72 | 52.2 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM MST | 1,590 | 4.67 | 52 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM MST | 1,590 | 4.67 | 51.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM MST | 1,600 | 4.68 | 51.8 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM MST | 1,600 | 4.68 | 51.4 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM MST | 1,590 | 4.67 | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM MST | 1,590 | 4.66 | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM MST | 1,560 | 4.63 | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM MST | 1,530 | 4.6 | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM MST | 1,500 | 4.56 | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM MST | 1,460 | 4.52 | 51.4 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM MST | 1,440 | 4.49 | 51.4 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM MST | 1,440 | 4.49 | 51.6 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM MST | 1,450 | 4.51 | 51.6 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM MST | 1,460 | 4.52 | 51.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM MST | 1,460 | 4.52 | 51.8 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM MST | 1,490 | 4.55 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM MST | 1,520 | 4.59 | 52.2 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM MST | 1,600 | 4.68 | 52.5 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM MST | 1,970 | 5.08 | 52.9 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM MST | 2,430 | 5.54 | 53.2 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM MST | 2,290 | 5.41 | 53.2 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM MST | 1,570 | 4.64 | 53.1 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM MST | 1,500 | 4.56 | 52.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM MST | 1,470 | 4.53 | 52.5 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM MST | 1,480 | 4.54 | 52.5 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM MST | 1,490 | 4.55 | 52.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM MST | 1,500 | 4.56 | 52.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM MST | 1,510 | 4.57 | 52.2 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM MST | 1,520 | 4.59 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM MST | 1,520 | 4.59 | 51.6 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM MST | 1,530 | 4.6 | 51.4 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM MST | 1,550 | 4.62 | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM MST | 1,570 | 4.64 | 51.4 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM MST | 1,590 | 4.66 | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM MST | 1,600 | 4.68 | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM MST | 1,620 | 4.7 | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM MST | 1,630 | 4.71 | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM MST | 1,650 | 4.73 | 51.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MST | 1,660 | 4.74 | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MDT | 1,680 | 4.76 | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM MDT | 1,700 | 4.79 | 51.4 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM MDT | 1,710 | 4.8 | 51.8 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM MDT | 1,730 | 4.82 | 52 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM MDT | 1,740 | 4.83 | 52.2 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM MDT | 1,770 | 4.86 | 52.5 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM MDT | 1,780 | 4.87 | 52.9 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM MDT | 1,790 | 4.89 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM MDT | 1,830 | 4.93 | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM MDT | 1,850 | 4.95 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM MDT | 1,880 | 4.98 | 53.1 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM MDT | 1,930 | 5.03 | 52.7 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM MDT | 1,960 | 5.07 | 52.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM MDT | 2,000 | 5.11 | 51.6 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM MDT | 2,030 | 5.14 | 51.3 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM MDT | 2,070 | 5.18 | 51.1 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM MDT | 2,110 | 5.22 | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM MDT | 2,140 | 5.25 | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM MDT | 2,190 | 5.3 | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM MDT | 2,230 | 5.34 | 51.1 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM MDT | 2,270 | 5.39 | 51.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM MDT | 2,320 | 5.44 | 51.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM MDT | 2,370 | 5.49 | 51.1 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM MDT | 2,430 | 5.54 | 51.1 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM MDT | 2,480 | 5.59 | 50.9 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM MDT | 2,520 | 5.63 | 50.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM MDT | 2,570 | 5.68 | 50.7 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM MDT | 2,620 | 5.73 | 50.7 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM MDT | 2,680 | 5.79 | 50.7 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM MDT | 2,740 | 5.85 | 50.7 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM MDT | 2,810 | 5.91 | 50.7 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM MDT | 2,880 | 5.98 | 51.1 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM MDT | 2,930 | 6.03 | 51.1 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM MDT | 3,010 | 6.1 | 50.9 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM MDT | 3,070 | 6.16 | 50.9 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM MDT | 3,150 | 6.23 | 50.5 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM MDT | 3,240 | 6.31 | 50.4 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM MDT | 3,320 | 6.38 | 49.8 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM MDT | 3,380 | 6.44 | 49.6 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM MDT | 3,460 | 6.51 | 49.5 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM MDT | 3,540 | 6.58 | 49.5 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM MDT | 3,590 | 6.65 | 49.5 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM MDT | 3,630 | 6.71 | 49.6 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM MDT | 3,670 | 6.77 | 50 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM MDT | 3,700 | 6.81 | 50.2 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM MDT | 3,750 | 6.88 | 50.4 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM MDT | 3,790 | 6.94 | 50.4 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM MDT | 3,820 | 6.99 | 50.5 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM MDT | 3,860 | 7.04 | 50.5 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM MDT | 3,890 | 7.09 | 50.5 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM MDT | 3,910 | 7.12 | 50.5 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM MDT | 3,950 | 7.17 | 50.5 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM MDT | 3,970 | 7.21 | 50.5 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM MDT | 4,000 | 7.25 | 50.7 |
| Oct 29, 7:00 PM MDT | 4,020 | 7.28 | 50.9 |
| Oct 29, 6:00 PM MDT | 4,050 | 7.32 | 51.1 |
| Oct 29, 5:30 PM MDT | 4,070 | 7.35 | 51.1 |
Normal for Nov 5: 324–629 ft³/s (middle half of 129 years of record). Now: 3,830 ft³/s, highest for this date on record.
Highest for this date on record for this date. 3,830 ft³/s is above the highest daily mean recorded on this date of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 129 years of record: 10th 253, 25th 324, median 436, 75th 629, 90th 999 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 220 ft³/s, highest 2,070 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 53.8%, from 2,490 to 3,830 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.
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 6.94 ft stage, 3,790 ft³/s at Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST (NWS gauge EMBN5; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 11:41 AM MST. Highest point: 8.5 ft, 4,900 ft³/s on Nov 6, 11:00 PM MST (Above NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 7.6 ft | 4,250 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 8.5 ft | 4,900 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 8.5 ft | 4,900 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 7.9 ft | 4,460 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 7.1 ft | 3,900 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 6.4 ft | 3,340 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Federal guidance. New Mexico Department of Game and Fish publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a New Mexico rule:
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 47.7°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 49.3°F. That is under the 68°F at which the National Park Service, at Grand Teton National Park, recommends anglers stop fishing in the afternoon (“cease fishing at 2 p.m. when water temperatures are likely to exceed 68°F”). Water warms through the afternoon, so check again later in the day: “Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperature.”
High water temperatures prompt fishing advisory in Grand Teton National Park (29 July 2022) (National Park Service)This gauge is on our page for Rio Grande, 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)NWS forecast: Above NWS action stage. The National Weather Service river forecast for this gauge reaches that category. Plan around it and check the forecast again before you go.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 53.8%). 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.
Flow above the record for this date. Higher than any daily mean USGS has recorded on this date at this gauge. Expect much higher, faster water than usual for the season.
hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) Statistics documentation (percentiles of daily mean discharge) (U.S. Geological Survey)Cold water. Water 47.7°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 08313000 · NWS OTWN5
What the agencies suggest
During periods of high water, fish move towards the banks to find calmer water and lower velocitiesPennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Wading and boating should be avoided if waters are running high and muddy and the streambed is not visiblePennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
If stream conditions are not favorable, consider fishing at a lakePennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Highest for this date on record for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 5:30 PM MDT to Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST; ranging 1,930 to 4,420 ft³/s; latest 4,120 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS Water Data API continuous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST | 4,120 | 6.62 | 50.4 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST | 4,100 | 6.6 | 50.2 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST | 4,020 | 6.54 | 49.8 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST | 3,990 | 6.52 | 49.5 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST | 4,000 | 6.53 | 48.7 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST | 3,950 | 6.49 | 48.2 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST | 3,880 | 6.44 | 47.8 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST | 3,830 | 6.4 | 47.3 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST | 3,820 | 6.39 | 47.1 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST | 3,740 | 6.33 | 47.3 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST | 3,830 | 6.4 | 47.5 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST | 3,710 | 6.31 | 48 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST | 3,740 | 6.33 | 48.6 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST | 3,690 | 6.29 | 48.9 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST | 3,640 | 6.25 | 49.3 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST | 3,580 | 6.2 | 49.6 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST | 3,530 | 6.16 | 50 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST | 3,500 | 6.14 | 50.2 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST | 3,450 | 6.1 | 50.4 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST | 3,430 | 6.08 | 50.7 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST | 3,400 | 6.06 | 50.9 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST | 3,390 | 6.05 | 51.1 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST | 3,390 | 6.05 | 51.1 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM MST | 3,380 | 6.04 | 51.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM MST | 3,460 | 6.11 | 51.1 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM MST | 3,350 | 6.02 | 50.9 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM MST | 3,390 | 6.05 | 50.5 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM MST | 3,380 | 6.04 | 50 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM MST | 3,330 | 6 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM MST | 3,350 | 6.02 | 48.6 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM MST | 3,350 | 6.02 | 47.8 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM MST | 3,290 | 5.97 | 47.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM MST | 3,270 | 5.95 | 47.5 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM MST | 3,210 | 5.9 | 47.7 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM MST | 3,200 | 5.89 | 48.2 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM MST | 3,190 | 5.88 | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM MST | 3,200 | 5.89 | 49.1 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM MST | 3,130 | 5.83 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM MST | 3,070 | 5.78 | 49.5 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM MST | 2,900 | 5.65 | 49.6 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM MST | 2,870 | 5.62 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM MST | 2,840 | 5.6 | 50.2 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM MST | 2,820 | 5.58 | 50.5 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM MST | 2,870 | 5.62 | 50.9 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM MST | 2,870 | 5.62 | 51.1 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM MST | 2,890 | 5.64 | 51.3 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM MST | 2,870 | 5.62 | 51.3 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM MST | 2,920 | 5.66 | 51.3 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM MST | 2,970 | 5.7 | 51.1 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM MST | 3,020 | 5.74 | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM MST | 3,060 | 5.77 | 50.4 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM MST | 3,120 | 5.82 | 49.8 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM MST | 3,210 | 5.9 | 49.3 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM MST | 3,290 | 5.97 | 48.7 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM MST | 3,230 | 5.92 | 48.4 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM MST | 3,370 | 6.03 | 48 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM MST | 3,390 | 6.05 | 48 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM MST | 3,400 | 6.06 | 48.2 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM MST | 3,350 | 6.02 | 48.6 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM MST | 3,430 | 6.08 | 48.9 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM MST | 3,340 | 6.01 | 49.3 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM MST | 3,350 | 6.02 | 49.6 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM MST | 3,350 | 6.02 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM MST | 3,390 | 6.05 | 50.4 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM MST | 3,350 | 6.02 | 50.5 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM MST | 3,390 | 6.05 | 50.9 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM MST | 3,350 | 6.02 | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM MST | 3,330 | 6 | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM MST | 3,290 | 5.97 | 51.4 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM MST | 3,290 | 5.97 | 51.8 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM MST | 3,250 | 5.93 | 52.2 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM MST | 3,260 | 5.94 | 52.2 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM MST | 3,280 | 5.96 | 52.7 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM MST | 3,160 | 5.86 | 53.4 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM MST | 3,130 | 5.83 | 53.2 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM MST | 2,990 | 5.72 | 53.2 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM MST | 2,820 | 5.58 | 53.2 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM MST | 2,640 | 5.44 | 52.9 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM MST | 2,540 | 5.35 | 52.9 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM MST | 2,500 | 5.32 | 53.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM MST | 2,440 | 5.27 | 53.1 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM MST | 2,420 | 5.25 | 53.2 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM MST | 2,430 | 5.26 | 53.6 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM MST | 2,430 | 5.26 | 53.6 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM MST | 2,450 | 5.28 | 53.6 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM MST | 2,570 | 5.38 | 53.6 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM MST | 2,870 | 5.62 | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM MST | 3,050 | 5.76 | 53.8 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM MST | 3,030 | 5.75 | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM MST | 2,890 | 5.64 | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM MST | 3,140 | 5.84 | 54 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM MST | 3,380 | 6.04 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM MST | 3,340 | 6.01 | 54.9 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM MST | 2,850 | 5.61 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM MST | 2,130 | 4.99 | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM MST | 2,080 | 4.94 | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM MST | 1,930 | 4.8 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM MST | 1,960 | 4.83 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM MST | 1,960 | 4.83 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM MST | 1,970 | 4.84 | 55.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM MST | 1,990 | 4.86 | 55.9 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM MST | 2,040 | 4.9 | 55.8 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM MST | 2,020 | 4.88 | 55.8 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM MST | 2,000 | 4.87 | 55.6 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM MST | 2,040 | 4.9 | 55.6 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM MST | 2,080 | 4.94 | 55.4 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM MST | 2,080 | 4.94 | 55.4 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM MST | 2,090 | 4.95 | 55.2 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM MST | 2,140 | 5 | 55.2 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM MST | 2,120 | 4.98 | 55 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM MST | 2,120 | 4.98 | 55 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MST | 2,130 | 4.99 | 54.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MDT | 2,120 | 4.98 | 54.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM MDT | 2,140 | 5 | 54.7 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM MDT | 2,200 | 5.05 | 54.5 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM MDT | 2,200 | 5.05 | 54.5 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM MDT | 2,220 | 5.07 | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM MDT | 2,240 | 5.09 | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM MDT | 2,260 | 5.11 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM MDT | 2,360 | 5.2 | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM MDT | 2,290 | 5.14 | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM MDT | 2,310 | 5.15 | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM MDT | 2,340 | 5.18 | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM MDT | 2,410 | 5.24 | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM MDT | 2,390 | 5.22 | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM MDT | 2,430 | 5.26 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM MDT | 2,480 | 5.3 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM MDT | 2,540 | 5.35 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM MDT | 2,550 | 5.36 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM MDT | 2,620 | 5.42 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM MDT | 2,610 | 5.41 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM MDT | 2,670 | 5.46 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM MDT | 2,690 | 5.48 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM MDT | 2,750 | 5.53 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM MDT | 2,790 | 5.56 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM MDT | 2,830 | 5.59 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM MDT | 2,880 | 5.63 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM MDT | 2,960 | 5.69 | 53.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM MDT | 2,980 | 5.71 | 53.2 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM MDT | 3,140 | 5.84 | 53.2 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM MDT | 3,310 | 5.98 | 53.4 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM MDT | 3,480 | 6.12 | 53.4 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM MDT | 3,630 | 6.24 | 53.4 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM MDT | 3,640 | 6.25 | 53.6 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM MDT | 3,710 | 6.31 | 53.4 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM MDT | 3,770 | 6.35 | 53.2 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM MDT | 3,800 | 6.38 | 52.9 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM MDT | 3,900 | 6.45 | 52.5 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM MDT | 3,900 | 6.45 | 52.3 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM MDT | 3,940 | 6.48 | 51.6 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM MDT | 3,950 | 6.49 | 51.3 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM MDT | 3,990 | 6.52 | 50.9 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM MDT | 4,060 | 6.57 | 50.7 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM MDT | 4,070 | 6.58 | 50.7 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM MDT | 4,070 | 6.58 | 51.3 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM MDT | 4,180 | 6.66 | 51.4 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM MDT | 4,190 | 6.67 | 51.4 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM MDT | 4,180 | 6.66 | 51.8 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM MDT | 4,200 | 6.68 | 51.8 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM MDT | 4,300 | 6.75 | 52 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM MDT | 4,300 | 6.75 | 52.2 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM MDT | 4,260 | 6.72 | 52.3 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM MDT | 4,330 | 6.77 | 52.5 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM MDT | 4,350 | 6.79 | 52.5 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM MDT | 4,350 | 6.79 | 52.7 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM MDT | 4,350 | 6.79 | 52.9 |
| Oct 29, 7:00 PM MDT | 4,410 | 6.83 | 53.1 |
| Oct 29, 6:00 PM MDT | 4,420 | 6.84 | 52.9 |
| Oct 29, 5:30 PM MDT | 4,420 | 6.84 | 52.9 |
Normal for Nov 5: 439–1,050 ft³/s (middle half of 124 years of record). Now: 4,120 ft³/s, highest for this date on record.
Highest for this date on record for this date. 4,120 ft³/s is above the highest daily mean recorded on this date of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 124 years of record: 10th 335, 25th 439, median 617, 75th 1,050, 90th 1,705 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 254 ft³/s, highest 3,680 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 19.1%, from 3,460 to 4,120 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.
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 6.6 ft stage, 4,090 ft³/s at Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST (NWS gauge OTWN5; 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)
Federal guidance. New Mexico Department of Game and Fish publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a New Mexico rule:
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 50.4°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 51.3°F. That is under the 68°F at which the National Park Service, at Grand Teton National Park, recommends anglers stop fishing in the afternoon (“cease fishing at 2 p.m. when water temperatures are likely to exceed 68°F”). Water warms through the afternoon, so check again later in the day: “Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperature.”
High water temperatures prompt fishing advisory in Grand Teton National Park (29 July 2022) (National Park Service)This gauge is on our page for Rio Grande, 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)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 19.1%). 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.
Flow above the record for this date. Higher than any daily mean USGS has recorded on this date at this gauge. Expect much higher, faster water than usual for the season.
hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) Statistics documentation (percentiles of daily mean discharge) (U.S. Geological Survey)Cold water. Water 50.4°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.
Checked Nov 5, 4:18 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.
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Jack's CreekThe Cimarron River at Springer, New Mexico, looking upstream. Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Jack's Creek.
New Mexico · about 27 mi
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Rito Del PadreThe Pecos River in Pecos National Historical Park, New Mexico. Photo: SonoranDesertNPS from Tucson, Arizona, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Rito Del Padre.
New Mexico · about 31 mi
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Rio Santa BarbaraThe San Juan River between Navajo Dam and the community of Navajo Dam, New Mexico. Photo: Phil Slattery, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Rio Santa Barbara.
New Mexico · about 32 mi
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Rio ValdezThe Rio Grande near South Fork, Colorado. Photo: Kevin Stroup, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Rio Valdez.
New Mexico · about 33 mi
Catch and releaseRepresentative photo · not Rio de Las VacasThe Piedra River in Hinsdale County, Colorado. Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Rio de Las Vacas.
New Mexico · about 37 mi
Special-regulation trout waterRepresentative photo · not Rio GuadalupeThe Los Pinos River in La Plata County, Colorado. Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Not Rio Guadalupe.
New Mexico · about 37 mi
