What is the current flow on Red River?
Red River is currently flowing at 846 cfs at USGS gauge 05064500 as of Oct 4, 11:30 AM UTC.
Red River at Halstad Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.30 ft
Flow 846 cfs · Water temp 57.0°F (13.9°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 11:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · rising pressure · high wind, clear skies · 57°F warming
Flow is 846 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 834 cfs).
Flow
846 cfs
Gauge Height
4.30 ft
Water Temp
57.0°F (13.9°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 20% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
57.0°F (13.9°C) · as of Oct 4, 11:30 AM UTC
Water temperature has fallen about 6°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05064500 is a public stream gauge on Red River in North Dakota. 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
Clear
65° / 42°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
68° / 40°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 23 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
73° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 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.
More Gauges On Red 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.
- RED RIVER OF THE NORTH NEAR GEORGETOWN, MN · 17.9 mi
- RED RIVER OF THE NORTH NEAR THOMPSON, ND · 28.5 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- GOOSE RIVER AT HILLSBORO, ND · 10.9 mi
- DRAIN 13 AT I-29 CROSSING SOUTH OF ARGUSVILLE, ND · 22.1 mi
- SHEYENNE RIVER AT HARWOOD, ND · 26.0 mi
- DRAIN 40 AT I-29 CROSSING SOUTH OF HARWOOD, ND · 26.5 mi
- LOWER BRANCH RUSH RIVER EAST OF PROSPER, ND · 27.3 mi
- RUSH RIVER AT AMENIA, ND · 29.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red River above or below normal right now?
Red River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 846 cfs, compared with a typical median of 834 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Red River?
The latest reported water temperature on Red River is 57.0°F (13.9°C) as of Oct 4, 11:30 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Red River?
Other gauges on Red River worth checking include RED RIVER OF THE NORTH NEAR GEORGETOWN, MN (17.9 miles away), RED RIVER OF THE NORTH NEAR THOMPSON, ND (28.5 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 Red River?
The forecast for today near Red River is clear, with temperatures around 65°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Red River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow near typical for this date · rising pressure · high wind, clear skies · 57°F warming. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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