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Big Muddy River Fishing Conditions & Water Level

BIG MUDDY RIVER NEAR MT. VERNON, IL · USGS 05595700 · Illinois · 38.3097, -88.9883

Current flow data is not published on this gauge page right now.

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About This Gauge

USGS 05595700 is a public stream gauge on Big Muddy River 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
Overcast
81° / 61°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Fri, Jul 24
Rain showers
79° / 61°F
Precip: 0.11 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sat, Jul 25
Thunderstorms
86° / 65°F
Precip: 0.24 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 Big Muddy 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Big Muddy River?

Big Muddy River does not have a current flow reading published on this gauge page right now. When USGS data is available, Waderly shows it here for gauge 05595700.

Is Big Muddy River above or below normal right now?

Waderly compares Big Muddy River against its historical median when that gauge has enough flow history loaded. This page does not have that above-or-below-normal comparison yet.

What is the water temperature on Big Muddy River?

This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Big Muddy River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.

What other gauges should I check near Big Muddy River?

Other gauges on Big Muddy River worth checking include BIG MUDDY RIVER BELOW REND LAKE NR BENTON, IL (19.6 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 Big Muddy River?

The forecast for today near Big Muddy River is overcast, with temperatures around 81°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

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