What is the current flow on Saddle Creek?
Saddle Creek is currently flowing at 23.5 cfs at USGS gauge 02294290 as of Oct 4, 7:15 AM UTC.
Saddle Creek Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
11.26 ft
Flow 23.5 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 7:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · clear skies
Flow is 23.5 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 92 cfs).
Flow
23.5 cfs
Gauge Height
11.26 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 17% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 02294290 is a public stream gauge on Saddle Creek in Florida. 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
Today
Thunderstorms
91° / 75°F
Precip: 0.13 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Thunderstorms
89° / 74°F
Precip: 0.39 in · Wind: 6 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Thunderstorms
84° / 73°F
Precip: 0.60 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.
More Gauges On Saddle Creek
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.
- SADDLE CREEK AT ST.HWY 542 NEAR LAKELAND FL · 2.7 mi
- SADDLE CREEK AT STRUCTURE P-11 NEAR BARTOW FL · 5.0 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- LAKE LENA RUN NEAR AUBURNDALE FL · 2.6 mi
- BANANA-HANCOCK CANAL NR HIGHLAND CITY, FL · 3.1 mi
- TENOROC DITCH (SITE 20) NEAR LAKELAND FL · 3.2 mi
- LAKE PARKER OUTLET AT COMBEE SETTLEMENT FL · 4.4 mi
- TENOROC DITCH (SITE 17B) NEAR LAKELAND FL · 4.8 mi
- LAKE PARKER OUTLET AT LAKELAND FL · 5.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saddle Creek above or below normal right now?
Saddle Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 23.5 cfs, compared with a typical median of 92 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Saddle Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Saddle Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Saddle Creek?
Other gauges on Saddle Creek worth checking include SADDLE CREEK AT ST.HWY 542 NEAR LAKELAND FL (2.7 miles away), SADDLE CREEK AT STRUCTURE P-11 NEAR BARTOW FL (5.0 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 Saddle Creek?
The forecast for today near Saddle Creek is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 91°F and precipitation near 0.13 inches.
Is Saddle Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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