What is the current flow on North Branch?
North Branch is currently flowing at 134 cfs at USGS gauge 01400000 as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC.
North Branch at Raritan Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.84 ft
Flow 134 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 134 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 105 cfs).
Flow
134 cfs
Gauge Height
2.84 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
About This Gauge
USGS 01400000 is a public stream gauge on North 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 are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for North Branch is not available on this page yet. Open North 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 North 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.
- North Branch Raritan River at South Branch NJ · 1.1 mi
- North Branch Raritan River at North Branch NJ · 2.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- South Branch Raritan River at South Branch NJ · 1.9 mi
- Holland Brook at Readington NJ · 2.8 mi
- Peters Brook near Raritan NJ · 3.0 mi
- Macs Brook at Somerville NJ · 3.3 mi
- Peters Brook at Mercer St at Somerville NJ · 3.3 mi
- Lamington River at Burnt Mills NJ · 4.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Branch above or below normal right now?
North Branch is near typical for this date. The current flow is 134 cfs, compared with a typical median of 105 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on North Branch?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for North Branch, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near North Branch?
Other gauges on North Branch worth checking include North Branch Raritan River at South Branch NJ (1.1 miles away), North Branch Raritan River at North Branch NJ (2.1 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 North Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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