What is the current flow on Otter Tail River?
Otter Tail River does not have a current flow reading published on this gauge page right now. When USGS data is available, Waderly shows it here for gauge 05046502.
Otter Tail River Fishing Conditions & Water Level
Current flow data is not published on this gauge page right now.
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About This Gauge
USGS 05046502 is a public stream gauge on Otter Tail River in Minnesota. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
97° / 70°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Jul 26
Overcast
98° / 73°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Mon, Jul 27
Partly cloudy
96° / 71°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 15 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 Otter Tail 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.
- OTTER TAIL RIVER DIVERSION AT BRECKENRIDGE, MN · 0.2 mi
- OTTER TAIL RIVER BL ORWELL D NR FERGUS FALLS, MN · 19.4 mi
- OTTER TAIL RIVER NEAR ELIZABETH, MN · 27.7 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- BOIS DE SIOUX RIVER NEAR DORAN, MN · 8.4 mi
- WHISKEY CREEK AT HWY 75 NR KENT, MN · 12.3 mi
- WOLVERTON CREEK NEAR COMSTOCK, MN · 30.0 mi
- MUSTINKA RIVER ABOVE WHEATON, MN · 31.6 mi
- SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN, MN · 34.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Otter Tail River above or below normal right now?
Waderly compares Otter Tail River against its historical median when that gauge has enough flow history loaded. This page does not have that above-or-below-normal comparison yet.
What is the water temperature on Otter Tail River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Otter Tail River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Otter Tail River?
Other gauges on Otter Tail River worth checking include OTTER TAIL RIVER DIVERSION AT BRECKENRIDGE, MN (0.2 miles away), OTTER TAIL RIVER BL ORWELL D NR FERGUS FALLS, MN (19.4 miles away), OTTER TAIL RIVER NEAR ELIZABETH, MN (27.7 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 Otter Tail River?
The forecast for today near Otter Tail River is clear, with temperatures around 97°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
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