What is the current flow on Delaware River?
Delaware River is currently flowing at 4,970 cfs at USGS gauge 01463500 as of Oct 3, 3:15 AM UTC.
Delaware River at Trenton Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
8.96 ft
Flow 4,970 cfs · Water temp 69.8°F (21.0°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 3:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 70°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Water is 70°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 4,970 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 4,100 cfs).
Flow
4,970 cfs
Gauge Height
8.96 ft
Water Temp
69.8°F (21.0°C)
Water Temperature
69.8°F (21.0°C) · as of Oct 3, 3:15 AM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 01463500 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 is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Delaware River is not available on this page yet. Open Delaware 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.
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
- Del and Rar fdr Ca at Perdicaris Pl at Trenton NJ · 0.2 mi
- Assunpink Creek at Trenton NJ · 1.5 mi
- Assunpink Creek below STP near Mercerville NJ · 3.2 mi
- Shabakunk C at Sylva Lake Dam at Ewingville NJ · 3.4 mi
- NJWSC RDG 2 · 6.2 mi
- NJWSC RDG 4 · 6.2 mi
- NJWSC RDG 5 · 6.2 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 4,970 cfs, compared with a typical median of 4,100 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Delaware River?
The latest reported water temperature on Delaware River is 69.8°F (21.0°C) as of Oct 3, 3:15 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Delaware River?
Other gauges on Delaware River worth checking include Delaware River at Marine Terminal at Trenton NJ (2.5 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 Delaware River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 70°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). Water is 70°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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