What is the current flow on Kankakee River?
Kankakee River is currently flowing at 623 cfs at USGS gauge 05515500 as of Oct 2, 12:00 AM UTC.
Kankakee River at Davis Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
6.60 ft
Flow 623 cfs · Water temp 62.6°F (17.0°C) · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 12:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, overcast · 63°F good
Flow is 623 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 317 cfs).
Flow
623 cfs
Gauge Height
6.60 ft
Water Temp
62.6°F (17.0°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
62.6°F (17.0°C) · as of Oct 2, 12:00 AM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
Flow fell from 856 to 623 cfs this week; water warmed from 62°F to 63°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 05515500 is a public stream gauge on Kankakee River in Indiana. 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
Thunderstorms
72° / 57°F
Precip: 0.91 in · Wind: 13 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
66° / 42°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
70° / 42°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 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 Kankakee 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.
- KANKAKEE RIVER BELOW USHWY 30 NEAR HANNA, IN · 0.6 mi
- KANKAKEE RIVER NEAR NORTH LIBERTY, IN · 16.3 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- KANKAKEE WELL FIELD WT-1 NEAR HANNA, IN · 0.6 mi
- KANKAKEE WELL FIELD SH-1 NEAR HANNA, IN · 0.6 mi
- KANKAKEE WELL FIELD DP-1 NEAR HANNA, IN · 0.6 mi
- YELLOW RIVER NEAR BREMS, IN · 6.0 mi
- YELLOW RIVER AT KNOX, IN · 7.5 mi
- YELLOW RIVER NEAR OAK GROVE, IN · 14.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kankakee River above or below normal right now?
Kankakee River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 623 cfs, compared with a typical median of 317 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Kankakee River?
The latest reported water temperature on Kankakee River is 62.6°F (17.0°C) as of Oct 2, 12:00 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Kankakee River?
Other gauges on Kankakee River worth checking include KANKAKEE RIVER BELOW USHWY 30 NEAR HANNA, IN (0.6 miles away), KANKAKEE RIVER NEAR NORTH LIBERTY, IN (16.3 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 Kankakee River?
The forecast for today near Kankakee River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 72°F and precipitation near 0.91 inches.
Is Kankakee River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, overcast · 63°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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