What is the current flow on Lower River?
Lower River is currently flowing at 42.4 cfs at USGS gauge 04167625 as of Oct 1, 10:30 AM UTC.
Lower River at Wayne Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.05 ft
Flow 42.4 cfs · Water temp 67.3°F (19.6°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 10:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, overcast · 67°F good
Flow is 42.4 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 39 cfs).
Flow
42.4 cfs
Gauge Height
3.05 ft
Water Temp
67.3°F (19.6°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
67.3°F (19.6°C) · as of Oct 1, 10:30 AM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 3°F over the past week.
Flow fell from 59 to 42 cfs this week; water warmed from 63°F to 67°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 04167625 is a public stream gauge on Lower 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
76° / 64°F
Precip: 0.02 in · Wind: 12 mph
Fri, Oct 2
Thunderstorms
71° / 56°F
Precip: 0.71 in · Wind: 12 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
64° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 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 Lower 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.
- LOWER RIVER ROUGE AT INKSTER, MI · 6.6 mi
- LOWER RIVER ROUGE AT DEARBORN, MI · 9.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- MIDDLE RIVER ROUGE AT PLYMOUTH, MI · 6.1 mi
- ECORSE RIVER AT DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI · 7.1 mi
- WILLOW RUN NEAR RAWSONVILLE, MI · 7.2 mi
- MIDDLE RIVER ROUGE NEAR GARDEN CITY, MI · 7.4 mi
- MIDDLE RIVER ROUGE AT DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI · 9.7 mi
- HURON RIVER AT YPSILANTI, MI · 9.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lower River above or below normal right now?
Lower River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 42.4 cfs, compared with a typical median of 39 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Lower River?
The latest reported water temperature on Lower River is 67.3°F (19.6°C) as of Oct 1, 10:30 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Lower River?
Other gauges on Lower River worth checking include LOWER RIVER ROUGE AT INKSTER, MI (6.6 miles away), LOWER RIVER ROUGE AT DEARBORN, MI (9.1 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 Lower River?
The forecast for today near Lower River is rain showers, with temperatures around 76°F and precipitation near 0.02 inches.
Is Lower River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, overcast · 67°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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