What is the current flow on Chippewa River?
Chippewa River is currently flowing at 1,320 cfs at USGS gauge 05365500 as of Oct 1, 6:00 PM UTC.
Chippewa River at Chippewa Falls Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.74 ft
Flow 1,320 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 6:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 1,320 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 2,810 cfs).
Flow
1,320 cfs
Gauge Height
2.74 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05365500 is a public stream gauge on Chippewa River in Wisconsin. 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
Overcast
64° / 62°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Fri, Oct 2
Overcast
62° / 41°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Overcast
66° / 42°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.
More Gauges On Chippewa 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.
- CHIPPEWA RIVER BELOW DELLS DAM AT EAU CLAIRE, WI · 8.6 mi
- CHIPPEWA R AT GRAND AVE AT EAU CLAIRE, WI · 9.3 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- DUNCAN CREEK TRIBUTARY NEAR TILDEN, WI · 4.7 mi
- DRYWOOD CREEK AT COVERED FOOTBRIDGE NR CADOTT, WI · 9.2 mi
- COMO CREEK TRIBUTARY NEAR BLOOMER, WI · 14.1 mi
- TROUT CREEK AT TENTH STREET NEAR BLOOMER, WI · 16.7 mi
- TROUT CREEK AT CNTY TRUNK HIGHWAY DD NR BLOOMER,WI · 16.8 mi
- RED CEDAR RIVER NEAR COLFAX, WI · 17.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chippewa River above or below normal right now?
Chippewa River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 1,320 cfs, compared with a typical median of 2,810 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Chippewa River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Chippewa River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Chippewa River?
Other gauges on Chippewa River worth checking include CHIPPEWA RIVER BELOW DELLS DAM AT EAU CLAIRE, WI (8.6 miles away), CHIPPEWA R AT GRAND AVE AT EAU CLAIRE, WI (9.3 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 Chippewa River?
The forecast for today near Chippewa River is overcast, with temperatures around 64°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Chippewa River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than 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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