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Pompton River at Pompton Plains Water Level & Fishing Conditions

Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJ · USGS 01388500 · New Jersey · 40.9697, -74.2819

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
8.74 ft
Flow 371 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 371 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 135 cfs).

Flow
371 cfs
Gauge Height
8.74 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable

About This Gauge

USGS 01388500 is a public stream gauge on Pompton 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 is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.

3-Day Weather Outlook

The NOAA forecast for Pompton River is not available on this page yet. Open Pompton 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.

More Gauges On Pompton 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Pompton River?

Pompton River is currently flowing at 371 cfs at USGS gauge 01388500 as of Oct 2, 3:30 AM UTC.

Is Pompton River above or below normal right now?

Pompton River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 371 cfs, compared with a typical median of 135 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Pompton River?

This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Pompton River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.

What other gauges should I check near Pompton River?

Other gauges on Pompton River worth checking include Pompton River at Mountain View NJ (3.9 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.

Is Pompton 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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