What is the current flow on Saluda River?
Saluda River is currently flowing at 137 cfs at USGS gauge 02163001 as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC.
Saluda River at Williamston Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.22 ft
Flow 137 cfs · Water temp 73.8°F (23.2°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 74°F prime
Water is 74°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 137 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 353 cfs).
Flow
137 cfs
Gauge Height
3.22 ft
Water Temp
73.8°F (23.2°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
73.8°F (23.2°C) · as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 02163001 is a public stream gauge on 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 are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Thunderstorms
82° / 77°F
Precip: 0.13 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
74° / 62°F
Precip: 0.96 in · Wind: 10 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain
78° / 64°F
Precip: 0.23 in · Wind: 9 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.
More Gauges On Saluda 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.
- SALUDA RIVER BELOW PELZER, SC · 1.7 mi
- SALUDA RIVER ABOVE I-85 NR GOLDEN GROVE, SC · 11.4 mi
- SALUDA RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE, SC · 15.9 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- GROVE CREEK NEAR PIEDMONT, SC · 4.7 mi
- REEDY RIVER ABOVE FORK SHOALS, SC · 8.7 mi
- MIDDLE BRANCH NEAR EASLEY, SC · 13.1 mi
- REEDY RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE, SC · 13.6 mi
- DURBIN CREEK ABOVE FOUNTAIN INN, SC · 17.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saluda River above or below normal right now?
Saluda River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 137 cfs, compared with a typical median of 353 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Saluda River?
The latest reported water temperature on Saluda River is 73.8°F (23.2°C) as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Saluda River?
Other gauges on Saluda River worth checking include SALUDA RIVER BELOW PELZER, SC (1.7 miles away), SALUDA RIVER ABOVE I-85 NR GOLDEN GROVE, SC (11.4 miles away), SALUDA RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE, SC (15.9 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.
What is the weather outlook for Saluda River?
The forecast for today near Saluda River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 82°F and precipitation near 0.13 inches.
Is Saluda River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 74°F prime. Water is 74°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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