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Hyco River at Mcgehees Mill Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions

HYCO R BL ABAY D NR MCGEHEES MILL, NC · USGS 02077303 · North Carolina · 36.5227, -78.9971

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.93 ft
Flow 4.67 cfs · Water temp 74.7°F (23.7°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 6:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 75°F prime
Water is 75°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.

Flow is 4.67 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 15 cfs).

Flow
4.67 cfs
Gauge Height
3.93 ft
Water Temp
74.7°F (23.7°C)

7-Day Flow Trend

5 cfs 4 cfs

Flow has held steady over the past three days.

Water Temperature

74.7°F (23.7°C) · as of Oct 2, 6:45 PM UTC
75°F 71°F

Water temperature has held steady over the past week.

Flow held near 5 cfs this week; water warmed from 73°F to 75°F.

About This Gauge

USGS 02077303 is a public stream gauge on Hyco River in North Carolina. 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
Partly cloudy
91° / 84°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
78° / 63°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
66° / 60°F
Precip: 0.96 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Hyco River?

Hyco River is currently flowing at 4.67 cfs at USGS gauge 02077303 as of Oct 2, 6:45 PM UTC.

Is Hyco River above or below normal right now?

Hyco River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 4.67 cfs, compared with a typical median of 15 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Hyco River?

The latest reported water temperature on Hyco River is 74.7°F (23.7°C) as of Oct 2, 6:45 PM UTC.

What other gauges should I check near Hyco River?

Nearby gauges worth checking include AFTERBAY RESERVOIR AT DAM NR MCGEHEES MILL, NC (0.0 miles away), HYCO LAKE AT DAM NR ROXBORO, NC (2.9 miles away), MAYO CR NR BETHEL HILL, NC (7.1 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.

What is the weather outlook for Hyco River?

The forecast for today near Hyco River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 91°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

Is Hyco River good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 75°F prime. Water is 75°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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