What is the current flow on Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal?
Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal is currently flowing at 1,100 cfs at USGS gauge 02172002 as of Oct 4, 3:45 AM UTC.
Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal at Moncks Corner Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
6.04 ft
Flow 1,100 cfs · Water temp 76.5°F (24.7°C) · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 3:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind · 76°F prime
Water is 76°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 1,100 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 4,760 cfs).
Flow
1,100 cfs
Gauge Height
6.04 ft
Water Temp
76.5°F (24.7°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
76.5°F (24.7°C) · as of Oct 4, 3:45 AM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 02172002 is a public stream gauge on Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal 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 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Thunderstorms
80° / 71°F
Precip: 0.79 in · Wind: 1 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Thunderstorms
74° / 69°F
Precip: 1.24 in · Wind: 5 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Rain showers
71° / 59°F
Precip: 0.12 in · Wind: 10 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
- LAKE MOULTRIE TAILRACE NEAR PINOPOLIS, SC · 2.2 mi
- LAKE MOULTRIE NEAR PINOPOLIS, SC · 2.3 mi
- W BRANCH COOPER R AT PIMLICO NR MONCKS CORNER, SC · 8.5 mi
- BACK RIVER BELOW S.C. RAILROAD BR. NR KITTREDGE,SC · 10.6 mi
- BACK RIVER AT DUPONT INTAKE NR KITTREDGE, SC · 11.0 mi
- COOPER R NR GOOSE CREEK, SC · 11.1 mi
- HUGER CREEK AT SC 402 NEAR HUGER, SC · 11.2 mi
- TURKEY CREEK ABOVE HUGER, SC · 12.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal above or below normal right now?
Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 1,100 cfs, compared with a typical median of 4,760 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal?
The latest reported water temperature on Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal is 76.5°F (24.7°C) as of Oct 4, 3:45 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal?
Nearby gauges worth checking include LAKE MOULTRIE TAILRACE NEAR PINOPOLIS, SC (2.2 miles away), LAKE MOULTRIE NEAR PINOPOLIS, SC (2.3 miles away), W BRANCH COOPER R AT PIMLICO NR MONCKS CORNER, SC (8.5 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal?
The forecast for today near Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 80°F and precipitation near 0.79 inches.
Is Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind · 76°F prime. Water is 76°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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