What is the current flow on Catawba River?
Catawba River is currently flowing at 123 cfs at USGS gauge 02137727 as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC.
Catawba River at Pleasant Gardens Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.33 ft
Flow 123 cfs · Water temp 70.3°F (21.3°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM 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 123 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 126 cfs).
Flow
123 cfs
Gauge Height
1.33 ft
Water Temp
70.3°F (21.3°C)
Water Temperature
70.3°F (21.3°C) · as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 02137727 is a public stream gauge on Catawba 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Catawba River is not available on this page yet. Open Catawba 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 Catawba 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.
- CATAWBA R AT SR1223 BL LK JAMES NR BRIDGEWATER, NC · 13.2 mi
- CATAWBA RIVER AT CALVIN, NC · 18.9 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- OLD CATAWBA R BL CATAWBA DAM NEAR BRIDGEWATER, NC · 10.3 mi
- LINVILLE RIVER NEAR NEBO, NC · 12.1 mi
- SOUTH TOE RIVER NEAR CELO, NC · 12.2 mi
- SWANNANOA RIVER AT INTERSTATE 40 AT BLACK MTN, NC · 14.6 mi
- NORTH FORK SWANNANOA RIVER NEAR WALKERTOWN, NC · 15.3 mi
- COVE CREEK NEAR LAKE LURE, NC · 18.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Catawba River above or below normal right now?
Catawba River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 123 cfs, compared with a typical median of 126 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Catawba River?
The latest reported water temperature on Catawba River is 70.3°F (21.3°C) as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Catawba River?
Other gauges on Catawba River worth checking include CATAWBA R AT SR1223 BL LK JAMES NR BRIDGEWATER, NC (13.2 miles away), CATAWBA RIVER AT CALVIN, NC (18.9 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 Catawba 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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