What is the current flow on Pigeon River?
Pigeon River is currently flowing at 149 cfs at USGS gauge 03459500 as of Oct 3, 11:30 PM UTC.
Pigeon River at Hepco Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.59 ft
Flow 149 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 149 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 269 cfs).
Flow
149 cfs
Gauge Height
1.59 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
About This Gauge
USGS 03459500 is a public stream gauge on Pigeon 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Pigeon River is not available on this page yet. Open Pigeon 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 Pigeon 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.
- PIGEON RIVER NEAR CANTON, NC · 11.2 mi
- PIGEON R BL POWER PLANT NR WATERVILLE, NC · 12.3 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- CATALOOCHEE CREEK NEAR CATALOOCHEE, NC · 5.2 mi
- WEST FORK PIGEON RIVER AT BETHEL, NC · 12.9 mi
- EAST FORK PIGEON RIVER NEAR CANTON, NC · 13.8 mi
- WEST FORK PIGEON RIVER NEAR RETREAT, NC · 14.9 mi
- LAKE LOGAN AT DAM NEAR HAZELWOOD, NC · 15.2 mi
- W F PIGEON R ABOVE LAKE LOGAN NR HAZELWOOD, NC · 16.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pigeon River above or below normal right now?
Pigeon River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 149 cfs, compared with a typical median of 269 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Pigeon River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Pigeon River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Pigeon River?
Other gauges on Pigeon River worth checking include PIGEON RIVER NEAR CANTON, NC (11.2 miles away), PIGEON R BL POWER PLANT NR WATERVILLE, NC (12.3 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 Pigeon River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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