What is the current flow on South Fork?
South Fork is currently flowing at 161 cfs at USGS gauge 05372995 as of Oct 3, 7:15 AM UTC.
South Fork at Rochester Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.93 ft
Flow 161 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 7:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind
Flow is 161 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 95 cfs).
Flow
161 cfs
Gauge Height
2.93 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 22% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05372995 is a public stream gauge on South Fork 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
Rain showers
66° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 16 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
64° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
65° / 41°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 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
- WLN10 106N12W29ACCC 01 Marion CRN 0000817784 · 11.5 mi
- ZUMBRO RIVER AT ZUMBRO FALLS, MN · 15.6 mi
- NORTH FORK WHITEWATER RIVER NEAR ELBA, MN · 20.0 mi
- WHITEWATER RIVER NEAR BEAVER, MN · 23.7 mi
- ROOT RIVER NEAR PILOT MOUND, MN · 29.0 mi
- NPR-2 North Drained Site Perimeter · 32.4 mi
- NPR-1 North Drained Site Perimeter · 32.4 mi
- NTR3-5 North Drained Site Transect 3 · 32.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Fork above or below normal right now?
South Fork is near typical for this date. The current flow is 161 cfs, compared with a typical median of 95 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on South Fork?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for South Fork, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near South Fork?
Nearby gauges worth checking include WLN10 106N12W29ACCC 01 Marion CRN 0000817784 (11.5 miles away), ZUMBRO RIVER AT ZUMBRO FALLS, MN (15.6 miles away), NORTH FORK WHITEWATER RIVER NEAR ELBA, MN (20.0 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for South Fork?
The forecast for today near South Fork is rain showers, with temperatures around 66°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is South Fork good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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