What is the current flow on South Branch?
South Branch is currently flowing at 22.6 cfs at USGS gauge 01091000 as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC.
South Branch at Goffstown Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.21 ft
Flow 22.6 cfs · Water temp 62.2°F (16.8°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 62°F good
Flow is 22.6 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 26 cfs).
Flow
22.6 cfs
Gauge Height
3.21 ft
Water Temp
62.2°F (16.8°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 64% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
62.2°F (16.8°C) · as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 4°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01091000 is a public stream gauge on South Branch in New Hampshire. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
62° / 39°F
Precip: 0.02 in · Wind: 7 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain showers
64° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 14 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
57° / 38°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 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.
Nearby Gauges
- S BR PISCATAQUOG R AT RIVER RD, NEAR GOFFSTOWN, NH · 0.8 mi
- PISCATAQUOG RIVER NEAR GOFFSTOWN, NH · 4.6 mi
- PISCATAQUOG RIVER BL EVERETT DAM, NR E WEARE, NH · 5.4 mi
- MERRIMACK R NR GOFFS FALLS, BELOW MANCHESTER, NH · 10.1 mi
- SOUHEGAN RIVER (SITE WLR-1) NEAR MILFORD, NH · 12.3 mi
- SOUHEGAN RIVER AT MERRIMACK, NH · 12.8 mi
- CONTOOCOOK R BL HOPKINTON DAM AT W HOPKINTON, NH · 13.4 mi
- STONY BROOK TRIBUTARY NEAR TEMPLE, NH · 14.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Branch above or below normal right now?
South Branch is near typical for this date. The current flow is 22.6 cfs, compared with a typical median of 26 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on South Branch?
The latest reported water temperature on South Branch is 62.2°F (16.8°C) as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near South Branch?
Nearby gauges worth checking include S BR PISCATAQUOG R AT RIVER RD, NEAR GOFFSTOWN, NH (0.8 miles away), PISCATAQUOG RIVER NEAR GOFFSTOWN, NH (4.6 miles away), PISCATAQUOG RIVER BL EVERETT DAM, NR E WEARE, NH (5.4 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for South Branch?
The forecast for today near South Branch is rain showers, with temperatures around 62°F and precipitation near 0.02 inches.
Is South Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 62°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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