What is the current flow on Delaware River?
Delaware River is currently flowing at 6,260 cfs at USGS gauge 01457500 as of Aug 19, 1:00 PM UTC.
Delaware River at Riegelsville Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.95 ft
Flow 6,260 cfs · Water temp 74.3°F (23.5°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Aug 19, 1:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Poor conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 74°F too warm (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Water is 74°F — too warm for trout (catch-and-release mortality climbs sharply above 68°F). Target smallmouth bass, catfish, or other warmwater species, or fish cooler water upstream.
Flow is 6,260 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 9,890 cfs).
Flow
6,260 cfs
Gauge Height
3.95 ft
Water Temp
74.3°F (23.5°C)
Water Temperature
74.3°F (23.5°C) · as of Aug 19, 1:00 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 01457500 is a public stream gauge on Delaware 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
NOAA forecast data for Delaware River is not cached on this page yet. The live Waderly map forecast will populate first, and search crawlers can still see flow, gauge height, temperature, nearby gauges, and state-hub links here.
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 Delaware River
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
- Pohatcong Crk at Creek Rd nr Carpentersville NJ · 3.0 mi
- Pohatcong Creek near Kennedy Mills NJ · 5.3 mi
- Pohatcong Creek trib 10 at Kennedy Mills NJ · 6.8 mi
- Lopatcong Creek at Strykers Road at Port Warren NJ · 6.9 mi
- Merrill Creek near Stewartsville NJ · 7.4 mi
- Musconetcong River trib 6 nr Bloomsbury NJ · 8.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Delaware River above or below normal right now?
Delaware River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 6,260 cfs, compared with a typical median of 9,890 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Delaware River?
The latest reported water temperature on Delaware River is 74.3°F (23.5°C) as of Aug 19, 1:00 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Delaware River?
Other gauges on Delaware River worth checking include Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJ (6.9 miles away), Delaware River at Frenchtown NJ (8.1 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.
What is the weather outlook for Delaware River?
NOAA forecast data for Delaware River is not cached on this page yet. Waderly's live map forecast usually fills in first.
Is Delaware River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Poor right now: Flow near typical for this date · 74°F too warm (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). Water is 74°F — too warm for trout (catch-and-release mortality climbs sharply above 68°F). Target smallmouth bass, catfish, or other warmwater species, or fish cooler water upstream. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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