What is the current flow on Kaskaskia River?
Kaskaskia River is currently flowing at 85.7 cfs at USGS gauge 05592500 as of Oct 2, 11:30 AM UTC.
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.98 ft
Flow 85.7 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 11:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 85.7 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 94 cfs).
Flow
85.7 cfs
Gauge Height
2.98 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Flow fell from 98 to 86 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05592500 is a public stream gauge on Kaskaskia 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Kaskaskia River is not available on this page yet. Open Kaskaskia 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 Kaskaskia 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.
- KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR COWDEN, IL · 22.8 mi
- KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE, IL · 28.2 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- HICKORY CREEK NEAR BROWNSTOWN, IL · 7.5 mi
- HURRICANE CREEK NEAR MULBERRY GROVE, IL · 8.4 mi
- EAST FORK KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR SANDOVAL, IL · 18.8 mi
- EAST FORK SHOAL CREEK NEAR COFFEEN, IL · 19.2 mi
- SHOAL CREEK NEAR PIERRON, IL · 25.5 mi
- LITTLE WABASH RIVER NEAR EFFINGHAM, IL · 28.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaskaskia River above or below normal right now?
Kaskaskia River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 85.7 cfs, compared with a typical median of 94 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Kaskaskia River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Kaskaskia River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Kaskaskia River?
Other gauges on Kaskaskia River worth checking include KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR COWDEN, IL (22.8 miles away), KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE, IL (28.2 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.
Is Kaskaskia River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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