What is the current flow on Bad River?
Bad River is currently flowing at 71.3 cfs at USGS gauge 04027000 as of Oct 2, 11:45 AM UTC.
Bad River at Odanah Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.20 ft
Flow 71.3 cfs · Water temp 60.3°F (15.7°C) · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 11:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 60°F good
Flow is 71.3 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 235 cfs).
Flow
71.3 cfs
Gauge Height
2.20 ft
Water Temp
60.3°F (15.7°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
60.3°F (15.7°C) · as of Oct 2, 11:45 AM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 5°F over the past week.
Flow held near 71 cfs this week; water warmed from 57°F to 60°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 04027000 is a public stream gauge on Bad River in Wisconsin. 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
Partly cloudy
60° / 37°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
63° / 33°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
63° / 44°F
Precip: 0.01 in · Wind: 13 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 Bad 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.
- BAD RIVER AT ODANAH, WI · 8.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- MARENGO RIVER NEAR MELLEN, WI · 5.2 mi
- DENOMIE CREEK AT ASPEN ACRES, WI · 5.4 mi
- MARENGO RIVER AT RIEMER ROAD NR MARENGO, WI · 7.9 mi
- TYLER FORKS RIVER AT STRICKER ROAD NEAR MELLEN, WI · 8.1 mi
- DENOMIE CREEK AT MAPLE STREET NEAR ODANAH, WI · 8.2 mi
- BEARTRAP CREEK AT U.S. HIGHWAY 2 NEAR ASHLAND, WI · 9.0 mi
- POTATO RIVER AT GURNEY, WI · 9.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bad River above or below normal right now?
Bad River is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 71.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 235 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Bad River?
The latest reported water temperature on Bad River is 60.3°F (15.7°C) as of Oct 2, 11:45 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Bad River?
Other gauges on Bad River worth checking include BAD RIVER AT ODANAH, WI (8.6 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 Bad River?
The forecast for today near Bad River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 60°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Bad River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 60°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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