What is the current flow on Etowah River?
Etowah River is currently flowing at 49.3 cfs at USGS gauge 02388975 as of Oct 4, 4:45 AM UTC.
Etowah River Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.26 ft
Flow 49.3 cfs · Water temp 70.2°F (21.2°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 4:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 70°F prime
Water is 70°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 49.3 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 103 cfs).
Flow
49.3 cfs
Gauge Height
1.26 ft
Water Temp
70.2°F (21.2°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
70.2°F (21.2°C) · as of Oct 4, 4:45 AM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 5°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 02388975 is a public stream gauge on Etowah River in Georgia. 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
72° / 67°F
Precip: 0.91 in · Wind: 5 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Thunderstorms
79° / 65°F
Precip: 0.32 in · Wind: 5 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
74° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 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.
More Gauges On Etowah 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.
- ETOWAH RIVER 0.2 MI DS GA 53, NR DAWSONVILLE, GA · 3.3 mi
- ETOWAH RIVER AT GA 9, NEAR DAWSONVILLE, GA · 6.4 mi
- ETOWAH RIVER NEAR DAHLONEGA, GA · 7.7 mi
- ETOWAH RIVER AT KELLY BRIDGE ROAD, NEAR MATT, GA · 11.3 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- RUSSELL CRK 0.3 MI DS HEAD LAKE NR DAWSONVILLE, GA · 2.2 mi
- CHESTATEE RIVER NEAR DAHLONEGA, GA · 9.4 mi
- AMICALOLA CREEK NEAR DAWSONVILLE, GA. · 11.0 mi
- WEST FORK LITTLE RIVER NEAR CLERMONT, GA · 11.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Etowah River above or below normal right now?
Etowah River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 49.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 103 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Etowah River?
The latest reported water temperature on Etowah River is 70.2°F (21.2°C) as of Oct 4, 4:45 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Etowah River?
Other gauges on Etowah River worth checking include ETOWAH RIVER 0.2 MI DS GA 53, NR DAWSONVILLE, GA (3.3 miles away), ETOWAH RIVER AT GA 9, NEAR DAWSONVILLE, GA (6.4 miles away), ETOWAH RIVER NEAR DAHLONEGA, GA (7.7 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 Etowah River?
The forecast for today near Etowah River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 72°F and precipitation near 0.91 inches.
Is Etowah River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 70°F prime. Water is 70°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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