What is the current flow on South Fork?
South Fork is currently flowing at 8.43 cfs at USGS gauge 05576000 as of Oct 3, 9:45 PM UTC.
South Fork at Rochester Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.25 ft
Flow 8.43 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 9:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 8.43 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 9.5 cfs).
Flow
8.43 cfs
Gauge Height
5.25 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05576000 is a public stream gauge on South Fork in Illinois. 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
72° / 69°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
77° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
73° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 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 South Fork
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.
Other Nearby Gauges
- SUGAR CREEK AT LAKE SPRINGFIELD, IL · 2.2 mi
- SUGAR CREEK NEAR SPRINGFIELD, IL · 2.9 mi
- SANGAMON RIVER AT RIVERTON, IL · 7.1 mi
- LICK CREEK NEAR WOODSIDE, IL · 7.4 mi
- SUGAR CREEK NEAR CHATHAM, IL · 7.5 mi
- SPRING CREEK AT SPRINGFIELD, IL · 8.6 mi
- SUGAR CREEK AT COVERED BRIDGE RD NR CHATHAM, IL · 8.7 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 8.43 cfs, compared with a typical median of 9.5 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?
Other gauges on South Fork worth checking include SOUTH FORK SANGAMON RIVER BELOW ROCHESTER, IL (0.8 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.
What is the weather outlook for South Fork?
The forecast for today near South Fork is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 72°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, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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