What is the current flow on South Kawishiwi River?
South Kawishiwi River is currently flowing at 167 cfs at USGS gauge 05126210 as of Oct 2, 2:30 AM UTC.
South Kawishiwi River at Ely Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.66 ft
Flow 167 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 2:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 167 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 273 cfs).
Flow
167 cfs
Gauge Height
3.66 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 17% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 143 to 167 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05126210 is a public stream gauge on South Kawishiwi River in Minnesota. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
55° / 39°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
56° / 40°F
Precip: 0.03 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
56° / 41°F
Precip: 0.01 in · Wind: 13 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 South Kawishiwi 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.
- SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER NEAR ELY, MN · 4.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- KAWISHIWI RIVER NEAR ELY, MN · 13.4 mi
- BASSWOOD RIVER NEAR WINTON, MN · 17.9 mi
- ST. LOUIS RIVER NEAR SKIBO, MN · 27.3 mi
- SAND RIVER NEAR BRITT, MN · 38.1 mi
- CRANE LAKE AT CRANE LAKE, MN · 42.8 mi
- BAPTISM RIVER NEAR BEAVER BAY, MN · 44.6 mi
- VERMILION RIVER NR CRANE LAKE, MN · 45.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Kawishiwi River above or below normal right now?
South Kawishiwi River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 167 cfs, compared with a typical median of 273 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on South Kawishiwi River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for South Kawishiwi River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near South Kawishiwi River?
Other gauges on South Kawishiwi River worth checking include SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER NEAR ELY, MN (4.8 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 South Kawishiwi River?
The forecast for today near South Kawishiwi River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 55°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is South Kawishiwi 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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