What is the current flow on Hillsborough River?
Hillsborough River is currently flowing at 255 cfs at USGS gauge 02304000 as of Oct 3, 10:00 PM UTC.
Hillsborough River at Fowler Av Near Temple Terrace Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
21.85 ft
Flow 255 cfs · Water temp 79.2°F (26.2°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 10:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 79°F prime
Water is 79°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 255 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 730 cfs).
Flow
255 cfs
Gauge Height
21.85 ft
Water Temp
79.2°F (26.2°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 20% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
79.2°F (26.2°C) · as of Oct 3, 10:00 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 3°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 02304000 is a public stream gauge on Hillsborough River in Florida. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 4 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Thunderstorms
84° / 80°F
Precip: 0.03 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
89° / 75°F
Precip: 0.18 in · Wind: 7 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Thunderstorms
86° / 75°F
Precip: 0.31 in · Wind: 6 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 Hillsborough 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.
- HILLSBOROUGH R AT MORRIS BR NEAR THONOTOSASSA FL · 4.4 mi
- HILLSBOROUGH RIVER NEAR TAMPA FL · 4.4 mi
- HILLSBOROUGH RIVER AT ROWLETT PK DR NEAR TAMPA FL · 4.9 mi
- HILLSBOROUGH R BL HANNAHS WHIRL NR SULPHUR SPGS FL · 5.5 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- CYPRESS CREEK NEAR SULPHUR SPRINGS FL · 3.7 mi
- EAST LAKE OUTFALL AT E. CHELSEA ST. NEAR TAMPA FL · 4.8 mi
- TROUT CREEK NEAR SULPHUR SPRINGS FL · 5.5 mi
- CURIOSITY CREEK NEAR SULPHUR SPRINGS FL · 5.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hillsborough River above or below normal right now?
Hillsborough River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 255 cfs, compared with a typical median of 730 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Hillsborough River?
The latest reported water temperature on Hillsborough River is 79.2°F (26.2°C) as of Oct 3, 10:00 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Hillsborough River?
Other gauges on Hillsborough River worth checking include HILLSBOROUGH R AT MORRIS BR NEAR THONOTOSASSA FL (4.4 miles away), HILLSBOROUGH RIVER NEAR TAMPA FL (4.4 miles away), HILLSBOROUGH RIVER AT ROWLETT PK DR NEAR TAMPA FL (4.9 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 Hillsborough River?
The forecast for today near Hillsborough River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 84°F and precipitation near 0.03 inches.
Is Hillsborough River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 79°F prime. Water is 79°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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