What is the current flow on Kankakee River?
Kankakee River is currently flowing at 1,530 cfs at USGS gauge 05517530 as of Oct 2, 7:00 AM UTC.
Kankakee River at Kouts Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
6.16 ft
Flow 1,530 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 7:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind
Flow is 1,530 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 658 cfs).
Flow
1,530 cfs
Gauge Height
6.16 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 14% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 2,580 to 1,530 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05517530 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
Rain
66° / 58°F
Precip: 0.07 in · Wind: 15 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Clear
68° / 44°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
73° / 44°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 AT DUNNS BRIDGE, IN · 4.1 mi
- KANKAKEE RIVER AT SHELBY, IN · 16.7 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- COBB DITCH NEAR KOUTS, IND. · 6.2 mi
- SALT CREEK AT VALPARAISO, IN · 14.7 mi
- YELLOW RIVER NEAR BREMS, IN · 15.8 mi
- IROQUOIS RIVER AT ROSEBUD, IN · 17.0 mi
- BIG MONON DITCH AT CR200N NEAR MEDARYVILLE, IN · 17.4 mi
- DEEP RIVER AT GRAND BLVD AT MERRILLVILLE, IN · 18.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kankakee River above or below normal right now?
Kankakee River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 1,530 cfs, compared with a typical median of 658 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Kankakee River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Kankakee River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Kankakee River?
Other gauges on Kankakee River worth checking include KANKAKEE RIVER AT DUNNS BRIDGE, IN (4.1 miles away), KANKAKEE RIVER AT SHELBY, IN (16.7 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 rain, with temperatures around 66°F and precipitation near 0.07 inches.
Is Kankakee River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than 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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