What is the current flow on West Branch?
West Branch is currently flowing at 115 cfs at USGS gauge 01409810 as of Oct 3, 12:15 AM UTC.
West Branch at Jenkins Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
11.16 ft
Flow 115 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 12:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · rising pressure · high wind, overcast
Flow is 115 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 72 cfs).
Flow
115 cfs
Gauge Height
11.16 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 63% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 01409810 is a public stream gauge on West 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
Today
Thunderstorms
77° / 60°F
Precip: 0.05 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
66° / 57°F
Precip: 0.37 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain showers
71° / 58°F
Precip: 0.04 in · Wind: 7 mph
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
- Oswego River at Harrisville NJ · 2.1 mi
- Mullica River near Batsto NJ · 6.3 mi
- Batsto River at Batsto NJ · 6.3 mi
- East Branch Bass River near New Gretna NJ · 7.2 mi
- Albertson Brook near Hammonton NJ · 11.0 mi
- Westecunk Creek at Stafford Forge NJ · 12.2 mi
- Morses Mill Stream at Port Republic NJ · 12.8 mi
- Cooper Br at Glasshouse Rd in Byrne St Forest NJ · 13.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Branch above or below normal right now?
West Branch is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 115 cfs, compared with a typical median of 72 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on West Branch?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for West Branch, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near West Branch?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Oswego River at Harrisville NJ (2.1 miles away), Mullica River near Batsto NJ (6.3 miles away), Batsto River at Batsto NJ (6.3 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for West Branch?
The forecast for today near West Branch is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 77°F and precipitation near 0.05 inches.
Is West Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · rising pressure · high wind, overcast. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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