What is the current flow on Minnehaha Creek?
Minnehaha Creek is currently flowing at 5.59 cfs at USGS gauge 05289800 as of Oct 3, 11:00 PM UTC.
Minnehaha Creek at Hiawatha Ave. In Minneapolis Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
11.94 ft
Flow 5.59 cfs · Water temp 64.0°F (17.8°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, overcast · 64°F good
Flow is 5.59 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 25 cfs).
Flow
5.59 cfs
Gauge Height
11.94 ft
Water Temp
64.0°F (17.8°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 636% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
64.0°F (17.8°C) · as of Oct 3, 11:00 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 2°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05289800 is a public stream gauge on Minnehaha Creek in Minnesota. 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
65° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
66° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
74° / 55°F
Precip: 0.00 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.
Nearby Gauges
- LN-NE-U Lake Nokomis Urban GW Study 0000867057 · 1.0 mi
- LN-NE-L Lake Nokomis Urban GW Study 0000867060 · 1.1 mi
- LN-SE-U Lake Nokomis Urban GW Study 0000867058 · 1.5 mi
- LN-SE-L Lake Nokomis Urban GW Study 0000867061 · 1.6 mi
- LN-W-L Lake Nokomis Urban GW Study 0000867059 · 1.7 mi
- LN-W-U Lake Nokomis Urban GW Study 0000867056 · 2.0 mi
- MINNESOTA RIVER AT FORT SNELLING STATE PARK, MN · 3.3 mi
- MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT ST. PAUL, MN · 6.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minnehaha Creek above or below normal right now?
Minnehaha Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 5.59 cfs, compared with a typical median of 25 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Minnehaha Creek?
The latest reported water temperature on Minnehaha Creek is 64.0°F (17.8°C) as of Oct 3, 11:00 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Minnehaha Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include LN-NE-U Lake Nokomis Urban GW Study 0000867057 (1.0 miles away), LN-NE-L Lake Nokomis Urban GW Study 0000867060 (1.1 miles away), LN-SE-U Lake Nokomis Urban GW Study 0000867058 (1.5 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Minnehaha Creek?
The forecast for today near Minnehaha Creek is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 65°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Minnehaha Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, overcast · 64°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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