What is the current flow on Merrimack River?
Merrimack River is currently flowing at 826 cfs at USGS gauge 01081500 as of Oct 3, 8:30 PM UTC.
Merrimack River at Franklin Junction Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.16 ft
Flow 826 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 8:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 826 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 1,220 cfs).
Flow
826 cfs
Gauge Height
4.16 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 38% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 01081500 is a public stream gauge on Merrimack River in New Hampshire. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
64° / 55°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Fog
63° / 39°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain showers
64° / 46°F
Precip: 0.04 in · Wind: 10 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Merrimack River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- MERRIMACK RIVER AT CONCORD, NH · 16.0 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- WINNIPESAUKEE RIVER AT TILTON, NH · 3.5 mi
- BLACKWATER RIVER NEAR WEBSTER, NH · 8.9 mi
- SMITH RIVER NEAR BRISTOL, NH · 11.0 mi
- WARNER RIVER AT DAVISVILLE, NH · 12.5 mi
- NH-LSW 331 · 13.1 mi
- NH-CVW 315 · 13.2 mi
- LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE AT WEIRS BEACH, NH · 16.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merrimack River above or below normal right now?
Merrimack River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 826 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,220 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Merrimack River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Merrimack River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Merrimack River?
Other gauges on Merrimack River worth checking include MERRIMACK RIVER AT CONCORD, NH (16.0 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Merrimack River?
The forecast for today near Merrimack River is clear, with temperatures around 64°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Merrimack River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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