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North Saluda River Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions

NORTH SALUDA RIVER ABOVE SLATER, SC · USGS 021623975 · South Carolina · 35.0836, -82.4600

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.41 ft
Flow 14.5 cfs · Water temp 70.5°F (21.4°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 71°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Water is 71°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.

Flow is 14.5 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 21 cfs).

Flow
14.5 cfs
Gauge Height
4.41 ft
Water Temp
70.5°F (21.4°C)

Water Temperature

70.5°F (21.4°C) · as of Oct 3, 11:15 PM UTC

About This Gauge

USGS 021623975 is a public stream gauge on North Saluda River in South Carolina. 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 North Saluda River is not available on this page yet. Open North Saluda 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on North Saluda River?

North Saluda River is currently flowing at 14.5 cfs at USGS gauge 021623975 as of Oct 3, 11:15 PM UTC.

Is North Saluda River above or below normal right now?

North Saluda River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 14.5 cfs, compared with a typical median of 21 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on North Saluda River?

The latest reported water temperature on North Saluda River is 70.5°F (21.4°C) as of Oct 3, 11:15 PM UTC.

What other gauges should I check near North Saluda River?

Other gauges on North Saluda River worth checking include NORTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR HIGHLAND, SC (7.9 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 North Saluda River good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 71°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). Water is 71°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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