What is the current flow on Kaskaskia River?
Kaskaskia River is currently flowing at 95.9 cfs at USGS gauge 05594100 as of Oct 4, 10:15 AM UTC.
Kaskaskia River at Venedy Station Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.19 ft
Flow 95.9 cfs · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 10:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 95.9 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 258 cfs).
Flow
95.9 cfs
Gauge Height
1.19 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 23% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05594100 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 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
81° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
75° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Clear
80° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 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 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 POSEY, IL · 14.6 mi
- KASKASKIA RIVER AT NEW ATHENS, IL · 16.8 mi
- KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE, IL · 18.3 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- SUGAR CREEK NEAR AVISTON, IL · 11.4 mi
- LITTLE CROOKED CREEK NEAR NEW MINDEN, IL · 11.4 mi
- SILVER CREEK AT ROUTE 161 NR MASCOUTAH, IL · 11.8 mi
- SHOAL CREEK NEAR BREESE, IL · 13.1 mi
- SILVER CREEK NEAR FREEBURG, IL · 13.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaskaskia River above or below normal right now?
Kaskaskia River is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 95.9 cfs, compared with a typical median of 258 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 POSEY, IL (14.6 miles away), KASKASKIA RIVER AT NEW ATHENS, IL (16.8 miles away), KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE, IL (18.3 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 Kaskaskia River?
The forecast for today near Kaskaskia River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 81°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Kaskaskia River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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