What is the water temperature on Des Plaines River?
The latest reported water temperature on Des Plaines River is 71.1°F (21.7°C) as of Oct 2, 7:00 AM UTC.
Des Plaines River at Channahon Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Current flow data is not published on this gauge page right now.
Flow
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Gauge Height
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Water Temp
71.1°F (21.7°C)
Water Temperature
71.1°F (21.7°C) · as of Oct 2, 7:00 AM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 05539670 is a public stream gauge on Des Plaines River in Illinois. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Des Plaines River is not available on this page yet. Open Des Plaines River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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 Des Plaines 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.
- DES PLAINES RIVER IN LOCK CHANNEL AT ROCKDALE, IL · 8.1 mi
- DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROCKDALE, IL · 8.6 mi
- DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROUTE 53 AT JOLIET, IL · 10.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- KANKAKEE R AT INFLOW OF POWER PLANT NR LORENZO, IL · 3.0 mi
- KANKAKEE RIVER NEAR WILMINGTON, IL · 4.9 mi
- AUX SABLE CREEK NEAR MORRIS, IL · 6.9 mi
- DU PAGE RIVER AT SHOREWOOD, IL · 7.5 mi
- HICKORY CREEK AT JOLIET, IL · 10.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What other gauges should I check near Des Plaines River?
Other gauges on Des Plaines River worth checking include DES PLAINES RIVER IN LOCK CHANNEL AT ROCKDALE, IL (8.1 miles away), DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROCKDALE, IL (8.6 miles away), DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROUTE 53 AT JOLIET, IL (10.8 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.
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