The Colorado River is a freestone river in Utah.
4 USGS gauges on the water report flow.
Colorado River is a freestone river in Utah.
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.
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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 Colorado River: gauges, shops and guides
Map of Colorado River with 4 USGS gauges.
Restrooms within 2 miles of Colorado 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 Colorado River
Skip the map; every place is in the list belowMap of 6 restrooms near Colorado River, numbered as in the list, with the water’s point marked.
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Seasons, limits, special regulations and closures for each reach are on the agency pages below. Read them before you go.
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.
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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)
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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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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 COLORADO RIVER AB DIRTY DEVIL RIVER NR HITE, UT. Water type is our own classification.
Caution: High water: fish the edges; wading risky
At COLORADO RIVER NEAR CISCO, UT (USGS 09180500) · 1 of 4 gauges below Provisional USGS data
USGS 09180500 · NWS CLRU1
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
Much above normal for Nov 5 Falling · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 5:00 PM MDT to Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST; ranging 3,650 to 17,700 ft³/s; latest 6,080 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST | 6,080 | 3.9 | 49.5 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST | 6,140 | 3.92 | 49.5 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST | 6,170 | 3.93 | 49.3 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST | 6,260 | 3.96 | 49.1 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST | 6,350 | 3.99 | 48.7 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST | 6,500 | 4.04 | 48.4 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST | 6,620 | 4.08 | 48.2 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST | 6,710 | 4.11 | 48 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST | 6,800 | 4.14 | 48 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST | 6,870 | 4.16 | 48 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST | 6,960 | 4.19 | 48.2 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST | 7,050 | 4.22 | 48.2 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST | 7,140 | 4.25 | 48.4 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST | 7,230 | 4.28 | 48.4 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST | 7,320 | 4.31 | 48.4 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST | 7,380 | 4.33 | 48.6 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST | 7,530 | 4.38 | 48.6 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST | 7,690 | 4.43 | 48.6 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST | 7,870 | 4.49 | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST | 7,990 | 4.53 | 48.7 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST | 8,240 | 4.61 | 48.9 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST | 8,570 | 4.72 | 49.1 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST | 9,000 | 4.86 | 49.1 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM MST | 9,650 | 5.07 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM MST | 10,500 | 5.35 | 49.5 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM MST | 11,400 | 5.63 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM MST | 11,700 | 5.75 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM MST | 12,000 | 5.82 | 49.5 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM MST | 12,200 | 5.88 | 49.5 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM MST | 12,200 | 5.9 | 49.5 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM MST | 12,300 | 5.93 | 49.5 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM MST | 12,400 | 5.95 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM MST | 12,500 | 5.98 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM MST | 12,500 | 6 | 49.1 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM MST | 12,600 | 6.04 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM MST | 12,700 | 6.07 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM MST | 12,800 | 6.09 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM MST | 12,900 | 6.11 | 49.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM MST | 13,000 | 6.14 | 49.5 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM MST | 13,100 | 6.18 | 49.5 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM MST | 13,200 | 6.22 | 49.6 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM MST | 13,400 | 6.27 | 49.6 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM MST | 13,500 | 6.31 | 49.8 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM MST | 13,600 | 6.36 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM MST | 13,900 | 6.43 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM MST | 14,000 | 6.48 | 50.2 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM MST | 14,300 | 6.56 | 50.5 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM MST | 14,400 | 6.61 | 50.9 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM MST | 14,600 | 6.68 | 51.1 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM MST | 14,900 | 6.75 | 51.3 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM MST | 15,100 | 6.84 | 51.1 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM MST | 15,400 | 6.92 | 51.1 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM MST | 15,600 | 6.99 | 50.9 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM MST | 15,900 | 7.08 | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM MST | 16,100 | 7.15 | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM MST | 16,400 | 7.23 | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM MST | 16,500 | 7.28 | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM MST | 16,600 | 7.31 | 51.1 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM MST | 16,800 | 7.37 | 51.1 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM MST | 16,900 | 7.4 | 51.3 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM MST | 17,100 | 7.45 | 51.4 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM MST | 17,200 | 7.49 | 51.6 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM MST | 17,400 | 7.57 | 51.8 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM MST | 17,600 | 7.62 | 52.2 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM MST | 17,700 | 7.65 | 52.2 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM MST | 17,700 | 7.64 | 52.3 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM MST | 17,400 | 7.56 | 52.5 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM MST | 17,300 | 7.54 | 52.5 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM MST | 17,200 | 7.5 | 52.7 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM MST | 17,000 | 7.42 | 52.5 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM MST | 16,500 | 7.28 | 52.7 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM MST | 15,700 | 7.02 | 52.9 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM MST | 14,400 | 6.61 | 53.2 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM MST | 13,100 | 6.18 | 53.2 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM MST | 12,500 | 5.99 | 53.2 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM MST | 12,600 | 6.02 | – |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM MST | 12,800 | 6.09 | – |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM MST | 12,900 | 6.12 | – |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM MST | 13,000 | 6.16 | – |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM MST | 13,500 | 6.32 | – |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM MST | 13,600 | 6.36 | 52.5 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM MST | 13,200 | 6.23 | 52.7 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM MST | 12,900 | 6.11 | 52.9 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM MST | 12,200 | 5.89 | 53.1 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM MST | 11,200 | 5.57 | 53.2 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM MST | 9,950 | 5.17 | 53.2 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM MST | 8,820 | 4.8 | 53.4 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM MST | 8,170 | 4.59 | 53.6 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM MST | 7,380 | 4.33 | 53.6 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM MST | 6,800 | 4.14 | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM MST | 6,170 | 3.93 | 54 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM MST | 5,500 | 3.67 | 54.1 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM MST | 5,010 | 3.46 | 54.1 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM MST | 4,660 | 3.31 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM MST | 4,370 | 3.18 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM MST | 3,910 | 2.97 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM MST | 3,910 | 2.97 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM MST | 3,910 | 2.97 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM MST | 3,930 | 2.98 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM MST | 3,930 | 2.98 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM MST | 3,930 | 2.98 | 54.3 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM MST | 3,930 | 2.98 | 54.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM MST | 3,910 | 2.97 | 54.1 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM MST | 3,890 | 2.96 | 54 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM MST | 3,910 | 2.97 | 54 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM MST | 3,950 | 2.99 | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM MST | 3,970 | 3 | 53.6 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM MST | 4,000 | 3.01 | 53.4 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM MST | 4,020 | 3.02 | 53.2 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM MST | 4,020 | 3.02 | 53.2 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM MST | 4,020 | 3.02 | 53.4 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MST | 4,020 | 3.02 | 53.6 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MDT | 4,020 | 3.02 | 53.8 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM MDT | 4,040 | 3.03 | 54 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM MDT | 4,060 | 3.04 | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM MDT | 4,060 | 3.04 | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM MDT | 4,020 | 3.02 | 54.5 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM MDT | 3,970 | 3 | 54.5 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM MDT | 3,930 | 2.98 | 54.5 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM MDT | 3,930 | 2.98 | 54.7 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM MDT | 3,950 | 2.99 | 54.7 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM MDT | 3,970 | 3 | 54.5 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM MDT | 3,970 | 3 | 54.5 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM MDT | 4,000 | 3.01 | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM MDT | 4,020 | 3.02 | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM MDT | 4,040 | 3.03 | 53.8 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM MDT | 4,060 | 3.04 | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM MDT | 4,080 | 3.05 | 53.1 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM MDT | 4,110 | 3.06 | 52.7 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM MDT | 4,080 | 3.05 | 52.5 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM MDT | 4,040 | 3.03 | 52.5 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM MDT | 3,910 | 2.97 | 52.5 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM MDT | 3,780 | 2.91 | 52.5 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM MDT | 3,690 | 2.87 | 52.5 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM MDT | 3,650 | 2.85 | 52.7 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM MDT | 3,650 | 2.85 | 53.1 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM MDT | 3,740 | 2.89 | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM MDT | 3,740 | 2.89 | 53.6 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM MDT | 3,740 | 2.89 | 53.8 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM MDT | 3,740 | 2.89 | 54 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM MDT | 3,760 | 2.9 | 54.1 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM MDT | 3,670 | 2.86 | 54.3 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM MDT | 3,760 | 2.9 | 54.3 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM MDT | 3,780 | 2.91 | 54.3 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM MDT | 3,800 | 2.92 | 54.3 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM MDT | 3,820 | 2.93 | 54.1 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM MDT | 3,870 | 2.95 | 54 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM MDT | 3,910 | 2.97 | 53.6 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM MDT | 3,970 | 3 | 53.2 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM MDT | 4,020 | 3.02 | 52.9 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM MDT | 4,040 | 3.03 | 52.5 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM MDT | 4,060 | 3.04 | 52.3 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM MDT | 4,060 | 3.04 | 52.2 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM MDT | 4,060 | 3.04 | 52.2 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM MDT | 4,040 | 3.03 | 52.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM MDT | 4,040 | 3.03 | 52.2 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM MDT | 4,040 | 3.03 | 52 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM MDT | 4,060 | 3.04 | 52.2 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM MDT | 4,080 | 3.05 | 52.3 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM MDT | 4,110 | 3.06 | 52.5 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM MDT | 4,110 | 3.06 | 52.9 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM MDT | 4,130 | 3.07 | 53.4 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM MDT | 4,130 | 3.07 | 53.8 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM MDT | 4,150 | 3.08 | 54.1 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM MDT | 4,150 | 3.08 | 54.3 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM MDT | 4,150 | 3.08 | 54.7 |
| Oct 29, 7:00 PM MDT | 4,150 | 3.08 | 54.7 |
| Oct 29, 6:00 PM MDT | 4,170 | 3.09 | 54.9 |
| Oct 29, 5:00 PM MDT | 4,190 | 3.1 | 54.7 |
Normal for Nov 5: 3,100–4,450 ft³/s (middle half of 108 years of record). Now: 6,080 ft³/s, much above normal.
Much above normal for this date. 6,080 ft³/s is above the 90th percentile of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 108 years of record (1914–2026): 10th 2,750, 25th 3,100, median 3,780, 75th 4,450, 90th 5,160 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 1,410 ft³/s, highest 7,540 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 42.1%, from 10,500 to 6,080 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 3.92 ft stage, 6,150 ft³/s at Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST (NWS gauge CLRU1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 9:27 AM MST. Highest point: 4.19 ft, 6,960 ft³/s on Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 4.19 ft | 6,960 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 3.96 ft | 6,260 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 3.64 ft | 5,430 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 3.31 ft | 4,660 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 3.06 ft | 4,100 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2.92 ft | 3,800 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 2.91 ft | 3,780 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 2.88 ft | 3,710 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Federal guidance. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Utah rule:
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 49.5°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 49.5°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 Colorado 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)Flow far above normal. Above the 90th percentile of daily mean flow for this date (USGS class “much above normal”), from 108 years of record. Expect 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 49.5°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 09185600 · NWS CRPU1
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, 3:45 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Highest for this date on record for Nov 5 Falling · 24 h
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 4:45 PM MDT to Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST; ranging 3,880 to 18,700 ft³/s; latest 7,880 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST | 7,880 | 10 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST | 7,990 | 10.1 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST | 8,210 | 10.2 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST | 8,500 | 10.3 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST | 8,670 | 10.4 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST | 9,080 | 10.6 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST | 9,280 | 10.7 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST | 9,630 | 10.9 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST | 10,000 | 11.1 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST | 10,400 | 11.3 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST | 10,900 | 11.5 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST | 11,300 | 11.7 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST | 11,700 | 11.9 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST | 12,100 | 12.1 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST | 12,400 | 12.2 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST | 12,700 | 12.4 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST | 13,000 | 12.5 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST | 13,200 | 12.6 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST | 13,300 | 12.6 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST | 13,500 | 12.7 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST | 13,600 | 12.8 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST | 13,700 | 12.8 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST | 13,800 | 12.9 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST | 14,000 | 12.9 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM MST | 14,200 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM MST | 14,300 | 13.1 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM MST | 14,500 | 13.2 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM MST | 14,700 | 13.3 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM MST | 14,900 | 13.4 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM MST | 15,100 | 13.4 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM MST | 15,300 | 13.5 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM MST | 15,500 | 13.6 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM MST | 15,800 | 13.7 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM MST | 16,000 | 13.8 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM MST | 16,200 | 13.9 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM MST | 16,400 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM MST | 16,600 | 14.1 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM MST | 16,900 | 14.2 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM MST | 17,000 | 14.3 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM MST | 17,400 | 14.4 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM MST | 17,500 | 14.5 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM MST | 17,800 | 14.6 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM MST | 17,800 | 14.6 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM MST | 18,000 | 14.7 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM MST | 18,300 | 14.8 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM MST | 18,300 | 14.8 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM MST | 18,400 | 14.8 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM MST | 18,500 | 14.9 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM MST | 18,600 | 14.9 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM MST | 18,500 | 14.9 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM MST | 18,600 | 14.9 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM MST | 18,700 | 14.9 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM MST | 18,600 | 14.9 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM MST | 18,600 | 14.9 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM MST | 18,500 | 14.9 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM MST | 18,200 | 14.8 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM MST | 17,900 | 14.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM MST | 17,600 | 14.5 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM MST | 17,200 | 14.3 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM MST | 16,400 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM MST | 16,000 | 13.8 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM MST | 15,500 | 13.6 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM MST | 15,000 | 13.4 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM MST | 14,500 | 13.2 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM MST | 14,200 | 13.1 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM MST | 13,900 | 12.9 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM MST | 13,900 | 12.9 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM MST | 13,500 | 12.7 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM MST | 13,300 | 12.6 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM MST | 12,900 | 12.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM MST | 12,400 | 12.2 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM MST | 11,700 | 11.9 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM MST | 10,900 | 11.6 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM MST | 10,100 | 11.1 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM MST | 9,140 | 10.7 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM MST | 8,290 | 10.2 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM MST | 7,580 | 9.84 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM MST | 6,970 | 9.5 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM MST | 6,460 | 9.19 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM MST | 6,070 | 8.94 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM MST | 5,790 | 8.75 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM MST | 5,580 | 8.61 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM MST | 5,350 | 8.45 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM MST | 5,160 | 8.32 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM MST | 5,000 | 8.2 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM MST | 4,790 | 8.05 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM MST | 4,660 | 7.95 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM MST | 4,560 | 7.88 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM MST | 4,510 | 7.84 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM MST | 4,460 | 7.8 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM MST | 4,400 | 7.76 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM MST | 4,350 | 7.72 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM MST | 4,290 | 7.67 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM MST | 4,230 | 7.63 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM MST | 4,190 | 7.6 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM MST | 4,190 | 7.6 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM MST | 4,180 | 7.59 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM MST | 4,180 | 7.59 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM MST | 4,170 | 7.58 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM MST | 4,180 | 7.59 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM MST | 4,160 | 7.57 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM MST | 4,160 | 7.57 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM MST | 4,170 | 7.58 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM MST | 4,130 | 7.55 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM MST | 4,130 | 7.55 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM MST | 4,160 | 7.57 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM MST | 4,170 | 7.58 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM MST | 4,180 | 7.59 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM MST | 4,190 | 7.6 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM MST | 4,220 | 7.62 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MST | 4,170 | 7.58 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MDT | 4,180 | 7.59 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM MDT | 4,130 | 7.55 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM MDT | 4,120 | 7.54 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM MDT | 4,080 | 7.51 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM MDT | 4,030 | 7.47 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM MDT | 3,980 | 7.43 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM MDT | 3,900 | 7.37 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM MDT | 3,920 | 7.38 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM MDT | 3,890 | 7.36 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM MDT | 3,880 | 7.35 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM MDT | 3,900 | 7.37 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM MDT | 3,890 | 7.36 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM MDT | 3,930 | 7.39 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM MDT | 3,930 | 7.39 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM MDT | 3,970 | 7.42 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM MDT | 3,980 | 7.43 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM MDT | 3,990 | 7.44 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM MDT | 4,040 | 7.48 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM MDT | 4,050 | 7.49 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM MDT | 4,080 | 7.51 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM MDT | 4,110 | 7.53 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM MDT | 4,130 | 7.55 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM MDT | 4,170 | 7.58 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM MDT | 4,180 | 7.59 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM MDT | 4,210 | 7.61 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM MDT | 4,220 | 7.62 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM MDT | 4,190 | 7.6 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM MDT | 4,210 | 7.61 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM MDT | 4,230 | 7.63 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM MDT | 4,250 | 7.64 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM MDT | 4,250 | 7.64 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM MDT | 4,210 | 7.61 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM MDT | 4,230 | 7.63 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM MDT | 4,250 | 7.64 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM MDT | 4,270 | 7.66 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM MDT | 4,270 | 7.66 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM MDT | 4,290 | 7.67 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM MDT | 4,310 | 7.69 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM MDT | 4,320 | 7.7 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM MDT | 4,350 | 7.72 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM MDT | 4,350 | 7.72 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM MDT | 4,350 | 7.72 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM MDT | 4,350 | 7.72 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM MDT | 4,390 | 7.75 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM MDT | 4,400 | 7.76 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM MDT | 4,400 | 7.76 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM MDT | 4,430 | 7.78 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM MDT | 4,460 | 7.8 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM MDT | 4,470 | 7.81 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM MDT | 4,470 | 7.81 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM MDT | 4,480 | 7.82 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM MDT | 4,500 | 7.83 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM MDT | 4,520 | 7.85 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM MDT | 4,550 | 7.87 |
| Oct 29, 7:45 PM MDT | 4,570 | 7.89 |
| Oct 29, 6:45 PM MDT | 4,600 | 7.91 |
| Oct 29, 5:45 PM MDT | 4,610 | 7.92 |
| Oct 29, 4:45 PM MDT | 4,640 | 7.94 |
Normal for Nov 5: 3,020–4,250 ft³/s (middle half of 11 years of record). Now: 7,880 ft³/s, highest for this date on record.
Highest for this date on record for this date. 7,880 ft³/s is above the highest daily mean recorded on this date of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 11 years of record (2016–2026): 10th 2,840, 25th 3,020, median 3,630, 75th 4,250, 90th 4,820 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 2,800 ft³/s, highest 4,880 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 44.5%, from 14,200 to 7,880 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 10.1 ft stage, 7,990 ft³/s at Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST (NWS gauge CRPU1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS has not set flood categories for this gauge.
Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Utah rule: 68°F.
This gauge is on our page for Colorado River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
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 09328960
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, 4:00 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Falling · 24 h
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 5:00 PM MDT to Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST; ranging 8,570 to 22,200 ft³/s; latest 18,300 ft³/s.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM MST | 18,300 | 32.5 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM MST | 18,400 | 32.5 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM MST | 18,600 | 32.6 | 52.2 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM MST | 18,700 | 32.6 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM MST | 18,800 | 32.6 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST | 19,000 | 32.7 | 51.8 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM MST | 19,100 | 32.7 | 51.8 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM MST | 19,300 | 32.7 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM MST | 19,300 | 32.7 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM MST | 19,500 | 32.8 | 52.2 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM MST | 19,400 | 32.8 | 52.2 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM MST | 19,900 | 32.9 | 52.3 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM MST | 20,000 | 32.9 | 52.5 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM MST | 20,100 | 33 | 52.5 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM MST | 20,000 | 32.9 | 52.5 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM MST | 20,400 | 33.1 | 52.7 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM MST | 20,500 | 33.1 | 52.9 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM MST | 20,700 | 33.1 | 53.1 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM MST | 20,800 | 33.2 | 53.2 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM MST | 20,900 | 33.2 | 53.2 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM MST | 21,000 | 33.2 | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM MST | 21,300 | 33.3 | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM MST | 21,400 | 33.4 | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM MST | 21,500 | 33.4 | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM MST | 21,600 | 33.4 | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM MST | 21,600 | 33.4 | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM MST | 21,800 | 33.5 | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM MST | 21,900 | 33.5 | 53.8 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM MST | 22,100 | 33.5 | 53.8 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM MST | 22,200 | 33.6 | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM MST | 22,200 | 33.6 | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM MST | 22,100 | 33.5 | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM MST | 22,200 | 33.6 | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM MST | 22,100 | 33.6 | 53.6 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM MST | 22,200 | 33.6 | 53.8 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM MST | 22,000 | 33.5 | 53.8 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM MST | 21,800 | 33.5 | 54 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM MST | 21,700 | 33.4 | 54.1 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM MST | 21,400 | 33.3 | 54.1 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM MST | 21,500 | 33.4 | 54.3 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM MST | 21,100 | 33.3 | 54.5 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM MST | 20,700 | 33.1 | 54.7 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM MST | 20,300 | 33 | 54.7 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM MST | 19,900 | 32.9 | 54.7 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM MST | 19,400 | 32.8 | 54.7 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM MST | 18,900 | 32.7 | 54.5 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM MST | 18,400 | 32.5 | 54.5 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM MST | 17,700 | 32.3 | 54.5 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM MST | 17,200 | 32.2 | 54.7 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM MST | 16,600 | 32 | 54.7 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM MST | 16,000 | 31.8 | 54.7 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM MST | 15,200 | 31.6 | 54.7 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM MST | 14,700 | 31.4 | 54.7 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM MST | 14,000 | 31.2 | 54.5 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM MST | 13,400 | 31 | 54.3 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM MST | 13,000 | 30.8 | 54.3 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM MST | 12,200 | 30.6 | 54.3 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM MST | 11,700 | 30.4 | 54.3 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM MST | 11,100 | 30.2 | 54.5 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM MST | 10,600 | 30 | 54.7 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM MST | 10,300 | 29.8 | 54.7 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM MST | 10,200 | 29.8 | 54.9 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM MST | 9,990 | 29.7 | 55 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM MST | 9,870 | 29.7 | 55 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM MST | 9,820 | 29.6 | 55 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM MST | 9,730 | 29.6 | 54.9 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM MST | 9,800 | 29.6 | 54.7 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM MST | 9,940 | 29.7 | 54.5 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM MST | 10,100 | 29.8 | 54.7 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM MST | 10,400 | 29.9 | 54.7 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM MST | 10,600 | 30 | 54.9 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM MST | 11,000 | 30.1 | 55 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM MST | 11,200 | 30.2 | 55.4 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM MST | 11,300 | 30.2 | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM MST | 11,200 | 30.2 | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM MST | 10,900 | 30.1 | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM MST | 10,500 | 29.9 | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM MST | 10,100 | 29.8 | 55.4 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM MST | 9,890 | 29.7 | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM MST | 9,820 | 29.6 | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM MST | 9,800 | 29.6 | 55.6 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM MST | 9,770 | 29.6 | 55.8 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM MST | 9,610 | 29.6 | 55.8 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM MST | 9,420 | 29.5 | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM MST | 9,260 | 29.4 | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM MST | 9,050 | 29.3 | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM MST | 8,960 | 29.3 | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM MST | 8,960 | 29.3 | 55.9 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM MST | 8,940 | 29.3 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM MST | 8,590 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM MST | 8,590 | 29.1 | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM MST | 8,680 | 29.1 | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM MST | 8,590 | 29.1 | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM MST | 8,630 | 29.1 | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM MST | 8,590 | 29.1 | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.5 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MST | 8,570 | 29.1 | 56.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM MDT | 8,570 | 29.1 | 55.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM MDT | 8,570 | 29.1 | 55.8 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM MDT | 8,570 | 29.1 | 55.6 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM MDT | 8,590 | 29.1 | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM MDT | 8,570 | 29.1 | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM MDT | 8,610 | 29.1 | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM MDT | 8,590 | 29.1 | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM MDT | 8,610 | 29.1 | 55.6 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM MDT | 8,610 | 29.1 | 55.6 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM MDT | 8,650 | 29.1 | 55.8 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM MDT | 8,610 | 29.1 | 55.6 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM MDT | 8,630 | 29.1 | 55.6 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM MDT | 8,680 | 29.1 | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM MDT | 8,650 | 29.1 | 55.2 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM MDT | 8,740 | 29.2 | 55 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM MDT | 8,740 | 29.2 | 55 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM MDT | 8,790 | 29.2 | 55 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM MDT | 8,790 | 29.2 | 55 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM MDT | 8,790 | 29.2 | 55.2 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM MDT | 8,830 | 29.2 | 55.2 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM MDT | 8,740 | 29.2 | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM MDT | 8,850 | 29.2 | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM MDT | 8,850 | 29.2 | 55.4 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM MDT | 8,920 | 29.3 | 55.2 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM MDT | 8,900 | 29.2 | 55.2 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM MDT | 8,900 | 29.2 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM MDT | 8,900 | 29.2 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM MDT | 8,940 | 29.3 | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM MDT | 8,900 | 29.2 | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM MDT | 8,960 | 29.3 | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM MDT | 8,960 | 29.3 | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM MDT | 8,960 | 29.3 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM MDT | 9,080 | 29.3 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM MDT | 9,150 | 29.4 | 55.2 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM MDT | 9,170 | 29.4 | 55.2 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM MDT | 9,170 | 29.4 | 55.2 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM MDT | 9,240 | 29.4 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM MDT | 9,310 | 29.4 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM MDT | 9,310 | 29.4 | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM MDT | 9,420 | 29.5 | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM MDT | 9,420 | 29.5 | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM MDT | 9,490 | 29.5 | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM MDT | 9,560 | 29.5 | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM MDT | 9,630 | 29.6 | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM MDT | 9,660 | 29.6 | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM MDT | 9,730 | 29.6 | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM MDT | 9,800 | 29.6 | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM MDT | 9,870 | 29.7 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM MDT | 9,990 | 29.7 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM MDT | 10,000 | 29.7 | 54.9 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM MDT | 10,100 | 29.7 | 54.7 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM MDT | 10,100 | 29.8 | 54.5 |
| Oct 29, 9:00 PM MDT | 10,200 | 29.8 | 54.5 |
| Oct 29, 8:00 PM MDT | 10,300 | 29.8 | 54.5 |
| Oct 29, 7:00 PM MDT | 10,300 | 29.9 | 54.5 |
| Oct 29, 6:00 PM MDT | 10,400 | 29.9 | 54.5 |
| Oct 29, 5:00 PM MDT | 10,500 | 29.9 | 54.7 |
USGS publishes no daily statistics for this gauge, so the reading is not compared with the record.
Falling over 24 hours: discharge down 15.3%, from 21,600 to 18,300 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.
Federal guidance. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Utah rule:
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 52°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 53.4°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 Colorado River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Cold water. Water 52°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 09328990
No current reading. USGS answered but returned no recent value for this gauge (ice, maintenance or a seasonal gauge).
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.
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