What is the current flow on North Fork?
North Fork is currently flowing at 142 cfs at USGS gauge 03280000 as of Oct 3, 9:00 PM UTC.
North Fork at Jackson Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.34 ft
Flow 142 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 9:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · clear skies
Flow is 142 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 167 cfs).
Flow
142 cfs
Gauge Height
1.34 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 26% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 03280000 is a public stream gauge on North Fork in Kentucky. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Overcast
68° / 64°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 2 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Fog
76° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 1 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
73° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 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 North Fork
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.
Other Nearby Gauges
- MIDDLE FORK KENTUCKY RIVER AT TALLEGA, KY · 11.4 mi
- MIDDLE FK KENTUCKY RIVER AT HWY28 NR BUCKHORN, KY · 14.8 mi
- BUCKHORN LAKE AT BUCKHORN, KY · 15.4 mi
- SOUTH FORK KENTUCKY RIVER AT BOONEVILLE, KY · 16.6 mi
- RED RIVER NEAR HAZEL GREEN, KY · 18.2 mi
- TRACE BR AT TRACE BR CAMPGROUND AT CONFLUENCE, KY · 19.4 mi
- KENTUCKY RIVER AT LOCK 14 AT HEIDELBERG, KY · 21.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Fork above or below normal right now?
North Fork is near typical for this date. The current flow is 142 cfs, compared with a typical median of 167 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on North Fork?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for North Fork, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near North Fork?
Other gauges on North Fork worth checking include NORTH FORK KENTUCKY RIVER AT BEATTYVILLE, KY (17.6 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 North Fork?
The forecast for today near North Fork is overcast, with temperatures around 68°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is North Fork good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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