What is the current flow on Passaic River?
Passaic River is currently flowing at 167 cfs at USGS gauge 01379500 as of Oct 2, 3:30 AM UTC.
Passaic River at Chatham Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.07 ft
Flow 167 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 3:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 167 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 39 cfs).
Flow
167 cfs
Gauge Height
4.07 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
About This Gauge
USGS 01379500 is a public stream gauge on Passaic River in New Jersey. 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
The NOAA forecast for Passaic River is not available on this page yet. Open Passaic River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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
- Canoe Brook near Summit NJ · 2.3 mi
- Green Brook at Seeley Mills NJ · 4.2 mi
- West Branch Rahway River at Millburn NJ · 4.3 mi
- Rahway River near Springfield NJ · 4.9 mi
- Rahway River at Kenilworth NJ · 5.4 mi
- East Br Rahway Riv at Millburn Ave at Millburn NJ · 5.5 mi
- East Branch Rahway River at Maplewood NJ · 6.3 mi
- Whippany River at Morristown NJ · 6.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Passaic River above or below normal right now?
Passaic River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 167 cfs, compared with a typical median of 39 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Passaic River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Passaic River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Passaic River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Canoe Brook near Summit NJ (2.3 miles away), Green Brook at Seeley Mills NJ (4.2 miles away), West Branch Rahway River at Millburn NJ (4.3 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is Passaic River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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