What is the current flow on Big Blue River?
Big Blue River is currently flowing at 164 cfs at USGS gauge 03361500 as of Oct 3, 12:45 PM UTC.
Big Blue River at Shelbyville Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.00 ft
Flow 164 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 12:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 164 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 89 cfs).
Flow
164 cfs
Gauge Height
5.00 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 14% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 03361500 is a public stream gauge on Big Blue River in Indiana. 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
Partly cloudy
69° / 54°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
74° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
66° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 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
- LITTLE BLUE RIVER AT SHELBYVILLE, IN · 0.8 mi
- BRANDYWINE CREEK NEAR FAIRLAND, IN · 4.4 mi
- SUGAR CREEK NEAR BOGGSTOWN, IN · 8.9 mi
- FLATROCK RIVER AT ST. PAUL, IN · 10.9 mi
- BUCK CREEK AT ACTON, IN · 13.0 mi
- SUGAR CREEK AT NEW PALESTINE, IN · 14.0 mi
- YOUNGS CREEK NEAR EDINBURGH, IN · 14.3 mi
- HAW CREEK AT HOPE, IN · 15.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Blue River above or below normal right now?
Big Blue River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 164 cfs, compared with a typical median of 89 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Big Blue River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Big Blue River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Big Blue River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include LITTLE BLUE RIVER AT SHELBYVILLE, IN (0.8 miles away), BRANDYWINE CREEK NEAR FAIRLAND, IN (4.4 miles away), SUGAR CREEK NEAR BOGGSTOWN, IN (8.9 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Big Blue River?
The forecast for today near Big Blue River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 69°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Big Blue River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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