What is the current flow on W Branch?
W Branch is currently flowing at 5.98 cfs at USGS gauge 04288225 as of Oct 3, 1:35 PM UTC.
W Branch at Stowe Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
0.97 ft
Flow 5.98 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 1:35 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 5.98 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 8.2 cfs).
Flow
5.98 cfs
Gauge Height
0.97 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
About This Gauge
USGS 04288225 is a public stream gauge on W Branch in Vermont. 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
The NOAA forecast for W Branch is not available on this page yet. Open W Branch 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.
Nearby Gauges
- RANCH BROOK AT RANCH CAMP, NEAR STOWE, VT · 1.4 mi
- LITTLE RIVER NEAR STOWE, VT · 6.1 mi
- LAMOILLE RIVER AT JOHNSON, VT · 8.3 mi
- LAMOILLE RIVER AT JEFFERSONVILLE, VT · 8.9 mi
- WATERBURY RESERVOIR NEAR WATERBURY, VT · 9.8 mi
- LITTLE RIVER NEAR WATERBURY, VT · 10.6 mi
- WINOOSKI RIVER ABOVE CROSSETT BK AT WATERBURY,VT · 13.5 mi
- MAD RIVER NEAR MORETOWN, VT · 17.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is W Branch above or below normal right now?
W Branch is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 5.98 cfs, compared with a typical median of 8.2 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on W Branch?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for W Branch, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near W Branch?
Nearby gauges worth checking include RANCH BROOK AT RANCH CAMP, NEAR STOWE, VT (1.4 miles away), LITTLE RIVER NEAR STOWE, VT (6.1 miles away), LAMOILLE RIVER AT JOHNSON, VT (8.3 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is W Branch 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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