What is the current flow on Au Sable River?
Au Sable River is currently flowing at 844 cfs at USGS gauge 04136000 as of Oct 2, 2:45 PM UTC.
Au Sable River at Red Oak Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.22 ft
Flow 844 cfs · Water temp 54.5°F (12.5°C) · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 2:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · 55°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 844 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 676 cfs).
Flow
844 cfs
Gauge Height
3.22 ft
Water Temp
54.5°F (12.5°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 10% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
54.5°F (12.5°C) · as of Oct 2, 2:45 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 3°F over the past week.
Flow rose from 762 to 844 cfs this week; water warmed from 53°F to 55°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 04136000 is a public stream gauge on Au Sable River in Michigan. 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 Au Sable River is not available on this page yet. Open Au Sable 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 Au Sable 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.
- AU SABLE RIVER AT MIO, MI · 8.0 mi
- AU SABLE RIVER AT GRAYLING, MI · 20.7 mi
- AU SABLE RIVER NEAR MC KINLEY, MI · 22.8 mi
- AU SABLE RIVER NEAR CURTISVILLE, MI · 25.4 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- NB AU SABLE RIVER AT KELLOGGS BR NEAR LOVELLS, MI · 6.8 mi
- SOUTH BRANCH AU SABLE RIVER NEAR LUZERNE, MI · 9.1 mi
- SB AU SABLE RIVER AT CHASE BRIDGE NR ROSCOMMON, MI · 15.8 mi
- LAKE ST HELEN AT ST HELEN, MI · 22.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Au Sable River above or below normal right now?
Au Sable River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 844 cfs, compared with a typical median of 676 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Au Sable River?
The latest reported water temperature on Au Sable River is 54.5°F (12.5°C) as of Oct 2, 2:45 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Au Sable River?
Other gauges on Au Sable River worth checking include AU SABLE RIVER AT MIO, MI (8.0 miles away), AU SABLE RIVER AT GRAYLING, MI (20.7 miles away), AU SABLE RIVER NEAR MC KINLEY, MI (22.8 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 Au Sable River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · 55°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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