What is the current flow on Licking River?
Licking River is currently flowing at 206 cfs at USGS gauge 03254520 as of Oct 3, 3:30 AM UTC.
Licking River Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
6.07 ft
Flow 206 cfs · Water temp 70.2°F (21.2°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 3:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind · 70°F prime
Water is 70°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 206 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 397 cfs).
Flow
206 cfs
Gauge Height
6.07 ft
Water Temp
70.2°F (21.2°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 39% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
70.2°F (21.2°C) · as of Oct 3, 3:30 AM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 2°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 03254520 is a public stream gauge on Licking River in Kentucky. 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
Overcast
70° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Overcast
73° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
67° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 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
- TWELVEMILE CREEK AT HIGHWAY 1997 NR ALEXANDRIA, KY · 6.3 mi
- FOURMILE CREEK AT POPLAR RIDGE RD NR ALEXANDRIA,KY · 6.4 mi
- BANKLICK CREEK @ HIGHWAY 1829 NR ERLANGER, KY · 6.5 mi
- CRUISES CREEK AT HWY 17 NR PINER, KY · 6.9 mi
- FOURMILE CR @ HWY 547 NR ALEXANDRIA, KY · 7.3 mi
- FOURMILE CK AT GRAYS CROSSING AT SILVER GROVE, KY · 7.8 mi
- FOURMILE CREEK AT HWY 8 AT SILVER GROVE, KY · 8.6 mi
- THREEMILE CREEK AT THREE MILE ROAD AT COVINGTON,KY · 9.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Licking River above or below normal right now?
Licking River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 206 cfs, compared with a typical median of 397 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Licking River?
The latest reported water temperature on Licking River is 70.2°F (21.2°C) as of Oct 3, 3:30 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Licking River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include TWELVEMILE CREEK AT HIGHWAY 1997 NR ALEXANDRIA, KY (6.3 miles away), FOURMILE CREEK AT POPLAR RIDGE RD NR ALEXANDRIA,KY (6.4 miles away), BANKLICK CREEK @ HIGHWAY 1829 NR ERLANGER, KY (6.5 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Licking River?
The forecast for today near Licking River is overcast, with temperatures around 70°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Licking River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind · 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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