What is the current flow on North Branch?
North Branch is currently flowing at 49.9 cfs at USGS gauge 01408120 as of Oct 3, 3:15 AM UTC.
North Branch at Lakewood Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.37 ft
Flow 49.9 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 3:15 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 49.9 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 31 cfs).
Flow
49.9 cfs
Gauge Height
3.37 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
About This Gauge
USGS 01408120 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 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
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.
Nearby Gauges
- SB Metedeconk R at New Hampshire Av nr Lakewood NJ · 1.6 mi
- South Branch Metedeconk River near Lakewood NJ · 1.8 mi
- Manasquan River near Allenwood NJ · 4.1 mi
- Manasquan River at Squankum NJ · 4.8 mi
- Point Pleasant Canal at Point Pleasant NJ · 5.1 mi
- Watson Creek at Manasquan NJ · 5.9 mi
- Manasquan River at Point Pleasant NJ · 6.1 mi
- 292459-- PL-PZ-06 · 7.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Branch above or below normal right now?
North Branch is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 49.9 cfs, compared with a typical median of 31 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?
Nearby gauges worth checking include SB Metedeconk R at New Hampshire Av nr Lakewood NJ (1.6 miles away), South Branch Metedeconk River near Lakewood NJ (1.8 miles away), Manasquan River near Allenwood NJ (4.1 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is North Branch 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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