What is the current flow on Salmon River?
Salmon River is currently flowing at 24.3 cfs at USGS gauge 04273700 as of Oct 3, 3:15 PM UTC.
Salmon River at South Plattsburgh Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
0.85 ft
Flow 24.3 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 3:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 24.3 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 23 cfs).
Flow
24.3 cfs
Gauge Height
0.85 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 63% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 04273700 is a public stream gauge on Salmon River in New York. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
59° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
66° / 39°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 14 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain showers
58° / 48°F
Precip: 0.03 in · Wind: 20 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.
Nearby Gauges
- SARANAC RIVER AT PLATTSBURGH NY · 3.1 mi
- LITTLE AUSABLE RIVER NEAR VALCOUR NY · 3.2 mi
- AUSABLE RIVER NEAR AU SABLE FORKS NY · 14.9 mi
- HIGHLANDS FORGE LAKE OUTLET NEAR WILLSBORO NY · 15.3 mi
- EAST BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER AT AU SABLE FORKS NY · 16.7 mi
- LITTLE CHAZY RIVER NEAR CHAZY NY · 18.5 mi
- BOQUET RIVER AT WILLSBORO NY · 20.1 mi
- WEST BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER AT WILMINGTON NY · 23.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salmon River above or below normal right now?
Salmon River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 24.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 23 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Salmon River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Salmon River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Salmon River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include SARANAC RIVER AT PLATTSBURGH NY (3.1 miles away), LITTLE AUSABLE RIVER NEAR VALCOUR NY (3.2 miles away), AUSABLE RIVER NEAR AU SABLE FORKS NY (14.9 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Salmon River?
The forecast for today near Salmon River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 59°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Salmon River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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