What is the current flow on Parker River?
Parker River is currently flowing at 5.02 cfs at USGS gauge 01101000 as of Oct 1, 10:30 PM UTC.
Parker River at Byfield Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
0.20 ft
Flow 5.02 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 10:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, overcast
Flow is 5.02 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 2.5 cfs).
Flow
5.02 cfs
Gauge Height
0.20 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 666% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 0 to 5 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01101000 is a public stream gauge on Parker River in Massachusetts. 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
83° / 65°F
Precip: 0.03 in · Wind: 13 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
71° / 55°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
60° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 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
- MERRIMACK RIVER AT BATES BRIDGE NEAR HAVERHILL, MA · 4.5 mi
- MERRIMACK RIVER NEAR POWER LINES, MERRIMAC, MA · 5.1 mi
- MERRIMACK RIVER AT GOODWIN CREEK, AMESBURY, MA · 5.6 mi
- MERRIMACK RIVER AT NEWBURYPORT, MA · 5.7 mi
- MERRIMACK RIVER AT BRIDGE MARINA AT SALISBURY, MA · 5.7 mi
- MERRIMACK R ESTUARY NR BUOY 15, NEWBURYPORT, MA · 6.5 mi
- IPSWICH RIVER NEAR IPSWICH, MA · 6.9 mi
- MERRIMACK R ESTUARY US OF SHAD CRK, SALISBURY, MA · 7.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parker River above or below normal right now?
Parker River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 5.02 cfs, compared with a typical median of 2.5 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Parker River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Parker River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Parker River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include MERRIMACK RIVER AT BATES BRIDGE NEAR HAVERHILL, MA (4.5 miles away), MERRIMACK RIVER NEAR POWER LINES, MERRIMAC, MA (5.1 miles away), MERRIMACK RIVER AT GOODWIN CREEK, AMESBURY, MA (5.6 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Parker River?
The forecast for today near Parker River is rain showers, with temperatures around 83°F and precipitation near 0.03 inches.
Is Parker River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, overcast. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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