What is the current flow on Maquoketa River?
Maquoketa River is currently flowing at 4,970 cfs at USGS gauge 05418500 as of Oct 3, 1:15 PM UTC.
Maquoketa River at Maquoketa Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
16.09 ft
Flow 4,970 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 1:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Poor conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 4,970 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 551 cfs).
Flow
4,970 cfs
Gauge Height
16.09 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 73% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05418500 is a public stream gauge on Maquoketa River in Iowa. 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
67° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
69° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
66° / 44°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 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 Maquoketa 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.
- Maquoketa River near Green Island, IA · 16.2 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- North Fork Maquoketa River at Fulton, IA · 4.9 mi
- North Fork Maquoketa River near Fulton, IA · 7.5 mi
- Silver Creek at Welton, IA · 11.8 mi
- MISSISSIPPI R AT LOCK & DAM 12 AT BELLEVUE, IA · 16.3 mi
- Wapsipinicon River at Oxford Mills, IA · 18.5 mi
- Wapsipinicon River near De Witt, IA · 22.4 mi
- Elk River near Almont, IA · 22.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maquoketa River above or below normal right now?
Maquoketa River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 4,970 cfs, compared with a typical median of 551 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Maquoketa River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Maquoketa River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Maquoketa River?
Other gauges on Maquoketa River worth checking include Maquoketa River near Green Island, IA (16.2 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 Maquoketa River?
The forecast for today near Maquoketa River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 67°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Maquoketa River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Poor right now: Flow much higher 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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