What is the current flow on East Branch?
East Branch is currently flowing at 43.6 cfs at USGS gauge 01194500 as of Oct 3, 10:45 AM UTC.
East Branch at North Lyme Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.32 ft
Flow 43.6 cfs · Water temp 63.1°F (17.3°C) · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 10:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · rising pressure · high wind · 63°F good
Flow is 43.6 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 8.8 cfs).
Flow
43.6 cfs
Gauge Height
2.32 ft
Water Temp
63.1°F (17.3°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 57% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
63.1°F (17.3°C) · as of Oct 3, 10:45 AM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 7°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01194500 is a public stream gauge on East Branch in Connecticut. 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
Partly cloudy
71° / 59°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
64° / 49°F
Precip: 0.04 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain showers
70° / 52°F
Precip: 0.04 in · Wind: 12 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
- EIGHTMILE RIVER AT NORTH PLAIN, CT · 1.0 mi
- CONNECTICUT RIVER AT ESSEX, CT · 5.8 mi
- CONNECTICUT RIVER AT OLD LYME, CT · 8.0 mi
- LATIMER BROOK NR I-95N EXIT 75 NR FLANDERS, CT · 8.0 mi
- BRIDE BROOK NR EAST LYME, CT · 8.7 mi
- SALMON RIVER NEAR EAST HAMPTON, CT · 10.5 mi
- SALMON RIVER US WOLF BROOK NR N WESTCHESTER CT · 11.3 mi
- INDIAN RIVER NEAR CLINTON, CT · 13.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Branch above or below normal right now?
East Branch is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 43.6 cfs, compared with a typical median of 8.8 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on East Branch?
The latest reported water temperature on East Branch is 63.1°F (17.3°C) as of Oct 3, 10:45 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near East Branch?
Nearby gauges worth checking include EIGHTMILE RIVER AT NORTH PLAIN, CT (1.0 miles away), CONNECTICUT RIVER AT ESSEX, CT (5.8 miles away), CONNECTICUT RIVER AT OLD LYME, CT (8.0 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for East Branch?
The forecast for today near East Branch is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 71°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is East Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · rising pressure · high wind · 63°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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