What is the current flow on Shade River?
Shade River is currently flowing at 62.7 cfs at USGS gauge 03159540 as of Oct 2, 5:30 PM UTC.
Shade River at Chester Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.26 ft
Flow 62.7 cfs · Water temp 63.9°F (17.7°C) · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 5:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, rain · 64°F good
Flow is 62.7 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 8.1 cfs).
Flow
62.7 cfs
Gauge Height
5.26 ft
Water Temp
63.9°F (17.7°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 31% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
63.9°F (17.7°C) · as of Oct 2, 5:30 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 3°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 03159540 is a public stream gauge on Shade River in Ohio. 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
73° / 64°F
Precip: 0.09 in · Wind: 12 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
69° / 53°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Overcast
73° / 55°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 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
- Hocking River below Athens OH · 19.4 mi
- Hocking River at Athens OH · 21.4 mi
- Raccoon Creek near Bolins Mills OH · 24.5 mi
- Strongs Run near Ewington OH · 24.6 mi
- Zinns Run near Radcliff OH · 25.6 mi
- Sunday Creek below Millfield OH · 27.9 mi
- Raccoon Creek at Adamsville OH · 28.7 mi
- Monday Creek at Doanville OH · 30.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shade River above or below normal right now?
Shade River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 62.7 cfs, compared with a typical median of 8.1 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Shade River?
The latest reported water temperature on Shade River is 63.9°F (17.7°C) as of Oct 2, 5:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Shade River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Hocking River below Athens OH (19.4 miles away), Hocking River at Athens OH (21.4 miles away), Raccoon Creek near Bolins Mills OH (24.5 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Shade River?
The forecast for today near Shade River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 73°F and precipitation near 0.09 inches.
Is Shade River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, rain · 64°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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