What is the current flow on Ward Lake?
Ward Lake is currently flowing at 22.3 cfs at USGS gauge 02300042 as of Jul 26, 2:00 PM UTC.
Ward Lake Fishing Conditions & Water Level
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 22.3 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 138 cfs).
Flow
22.3 cfs
Gauge Height
3.96 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 1989% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 02300042 is a public lake or reservoir gauge on Ward Lake in Florida. 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
92° / 81°F
Precip: 0.01 in · Wind: 13 mph
Mon, Jul 27
Thunderstorms
91° / 80°F
Precip: 1.12 in · Wind: 15 mph
Tue, Jul 28
Thunderstorms
91° / 79°F
Precip: 0.34 in · Wind: 14 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
- RATTLESNAKE SLOUGH NEAR SARASOTA FL · 1.2 mi
- NONSENSE CREEK NEAR BRADENTON FL · 1.3 mi
- WILLIAMS CREEK NEAR BRADENTON FL · 1.5 mi
- GAP CREEK NEAR BRADENTON FL · 1.7 mi
- CEDAR CREEK NEAR SARASOTA FL · 1.9 mi
- HICKORY HAMMOCK CREEK NEAR LORRAINE FL · 3.7 mi
- GLEN CREEK NEAR BRADENTON FL · 3.7 mi
- TRIBUTARY NO. 1 TO COOPER CREEK NEAR LORRAINE FL · 3.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ward Lake above or below normal right now?
Ward Lake is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 22.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 138 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Ward Lake?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Ward Lake, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Ward Lake?
Nearby gauges worth checking include RATTLESNAKE SLOUGH NEAR SARASOTA FL (1.2 miles away), NONSENSE CREEK NEAR BRADENTON FL (1.3 miles away), WILLIAMS CREEK NEAR BRADENTON FL (1.5 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Ward Lake?
The forecast for today near Ward Lake is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 92°F and precipitation near 0.01 inches.
Is Ward Lake good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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