What is the current flow on Cacapon River?
Cacapon River is currently flowing at 110 cfs at USGS gauge 01611500 as of Oct 1, 10:30 PM UTC.
Cacapon River at Great Cacapon Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.57 ft
Flow 110 cfs · Water temp 70.9°F (21.6°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 10:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 71°F prime
Water is 71°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 110 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 97 cfs).
Flow
110 cfs
Gauge Height
1.57 ft
Water Temp
70.9°F (21.6°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 43% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
70.9°F (21.6°C) · as of Oct 1, 10:30 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 4°F over the past week.
Flow fell from 483 to 110 cfs this week; water warmed from 65°F to 71°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 01611500 is a public stream gauge on Cacapon River in West Virginia. 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
Rain showers
85° / 63°F
Precip: 0.07 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
69° / 54°F
Precip: 0.07 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
64° / 54°F
Precip: 0.16 in · Wind: 3 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
- UNNAMED TRIB TO WARM SPR RUN NR BERKELEY SPR, WV · 4.6 mi
- WARM SPRINGS RUN NEAR BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV · 6.3 mi
- BACK CREEK NEAR JONES SPRINGS, WV · 15.3 mi
- TUSCARORA CK AT HAMMOND FARM NR MARTINSBURG, WV · 16.7 mi
- HARLAN RUN NEAR HEDGESVILLE, WV · 19.1 mi
- TUSCARORA CREEK ABOVE MARTINSBURG, WV · 19.6 mi
- MILL CK AT LEE WHITACORE FARM NR INWOOD, WV · 20.5 mi
- SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER NEAR SPRINGFIELD, WV · 20.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cacapon River above or below normal right now?
Cacapon River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 110 cfs, compared with a typical median of 97 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Cacapon River?
The latest reported water temperature on Cacapon River is 70.9°F (21.6°C) as of Oct 1, 10:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Cacapon River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include UNNAMED TRIB TO WARM SPR RUN NR BERKELEY SPR, WV (4.6 miles away), WARM SPRINGS RUN NEAR BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV (6.3 miles away), BACK CREEK NEAR JONES SPRINGS, WV (15.3 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Cacapon River?
The forecast for today near Cacapon River is rain showers, with temperatures around 85°F and precipitation near 0.07 inches.
Is Cacapon River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 71°F prime. Water is 71°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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