What is the current flow on French Broad River?
French Broad River is currently flowing at 527 cfs at USGS gauge 03451500 as of Oct 3, 11:30 PM UTC.
French Broad River at Asheville Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
0.85 ft
Flow 527 cfs · Water temp 71.6°F (22.0°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · 72°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Water is 72°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 527 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 1,050 cfs).
Flow
527 cfs
Gauge Height
0.85 ft
Water Temp
71.6°F (22.0°C)
Water Temperature
71.6°F (22.0°C) · as of Oct 3, 11:30 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 03451500 is a public stream gauge on French Broad River in North Carolina. 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
The NOAA forecast for French Broad River is not available on this page yet. Open French Broad River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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 French Broad 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.
- FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT HAYWOOD RD AT ASHEVILLE, NC · 1.7 mi
- FRENCH BROAD RIVER BELOW I-26 NEAR BENT CREEK, NC · 6.7 mi
- FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT BENT CREEK, NC · 7.4 mi
- FRENCH BROAD R AT BLUE RIDGE PKWY AT BENT CREEK NC · 7.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- REED CREEK ABOVE BARNARD AVE AT ASHEVILLE, NC · 1.0 mi
- SWANNANOA RIVER AT BILTMORE, NC · 3.4 mi
- HOMINY CREEK NR WEST ASHEVILLE, NC · 3.4 mi
- NEWFOUND CREEK NEAR ALEXANDER, NC · 5.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is French Broad River above or below normal right now?
French Broad River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 527 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,050 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on French Broad River?
The latest reported water temperature on French Broad River is 71.6°F (22.0°C) as of Oct 3, 11:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near French Broad River?
Other gauges on French Broad River worth checking include FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT HAYWOOD RD AT ASHEVILLE, NC (1.7 miles away), FRENCH BROAD RIVER BELOW I-26 NEAR BENT CREEK, NC (6.7 miles away), FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT BENT CREEK, NC (7.4 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.
Is French Broad River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · 72°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). Water is 72°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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