What is the current flow on South Branch?
South Branch is currently flowing at 75.5 cfs at USGS gauge 01397000 as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC.
South Branch at Stanton Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.59 ft
Flow 75.5 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 75.5 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 120 cfs).
Flow
75.5 cfs
Gauge Height
2.59 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
About This Gauge
USGS 01397000 is a public stream gauge on South Branch 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 South Branch is not available on this page yet. Open South Branch 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 South Branch
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.
Other Nearby Gauges
- Pleasant Run at Pleasant Run NJ · 4.0 mi
- Spruce Run at Clinton NJ · 5.3 mi
- Spruce Run Reservoir at Clinton NJ · 5.7 mi
- South B Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse Station NJ · 5.9 mi
- Spruce Run Res 3075 ft NW of dam at Clinton NJ · 6.3 mi
- Neshanic River at Reaville NJ · 7.2 mi
- Holland Brook at Readington NJ · 7.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Branch above or below normal right now?
South Branch is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 75.5 cfs, compared with a typical median of 120 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on South Branch?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for South Branch, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near South Branch?
Other gauges on South Branch worth checking include South Branch Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse NJ (6.4 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 South Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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