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Pequest River at Pequest Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions

Pequest River at Pequest NJ · USGS 01445500 · New Jersey · 40.8306, -74.9778

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.62 ft
Flow 86.3 cfs · Water temp 61.5°F (16.4°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 62°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)

Flow is 86.3 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 58 cfs).

Flow
86.3 cfs
Gauge Height
1.62 ft
Water Temp
61.5°F (16.4°C)

Water Temperature

61.5°F (16.4°C) · as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC

About This Gauge

USGS 01445500 is a public stream gauge on Pequest 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 are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.

3-Day Weather Outlook

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Pequest River?

Pequest River is currently flowing at 86.3 cfs at USGS gauge 01445500 as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC.

Is Pequest River above or below normal right now?

Pequest River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 86.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 58 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Pequest River?

The latest reported water temperature on Pequest River is 61.5°F (16.4°C) as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC.

What other gauges should I check near Pequest River?

Nearby gauges worth checking include Pohatcong Crk US of Willever lk nr Washington NJ (2.5 miles away), Pohatcong C at Tunnel Hill Rd nr Washington NJ (3.3 miles away), Beaver Brook near Belvidere NJ (3.7 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.

Is Pequest River good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 62°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.

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