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White River at Oacoma Water Level & Fishing Conditions

WHITE RIVER NEAR OACOMA, SD · USGS 06452000 · South Dakota · 43.7483, -99.5561

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
8.07 ft
Flow 159 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies

Flow is 159 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 82 cfs).

Flow
159 cfs
Gauge Height
8.07 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable

7-Day Flow Trend

typical 82 cfs (dashed) 719 cfs 151 cfs

Flow has fallen 41% over the past three days.

About This Gauge

USGS 06452000 is a public stream gauge on White River in South Dakota. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.

3-Day Weather Outlook

Today
Clear
75° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 18 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
70° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 14 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
78° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 23 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on White River?

White River is currently flowing at 159 cfs at USGS gauge 06452000 as of Oct 3, 11:15 AM UTC.

Is White River above or below normal right now?

White River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 159 cfs, compared with a typical median of 82 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on White River?

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

What other gauges should I check near White River?

Nearby gauges worth checking include LAKE FRANCIS CASE AT CHAMBERLAIN, SD (12.4 miles away), MEDICINE CREEK NEAR LOWER BRULE, SD (20.8 miles away), CAMPBELL C NEAR LEE'S CORNER (24.4 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.

What is the weather outlook for White River?

The forecast for today near White River is clear, with temperatures around 75°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

Is White River 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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