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James River Fishing Conditions & Water Level

JAMES RIVER BELOW COLUMBIA, SD · USGS 06471550 · South Dakota · 45.6047, -98.3045

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

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About This Gauge

USGS 06471550 is a public stream gauge on James 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.

3-Day Weather Outlook

Today
Partly cloudy
95° / 75°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Mon, Jul 27
Overcast
94° / 70°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Tue, Jul 28
Overcast
94° / 68°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 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 James 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.

Other Nearby Gauges

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on James River?

James 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 06471550.

Is James River above or below normal right now?

Waderly compares James 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 James River?

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

What other gauges should I check near James River?

Other gauges on James River worth checking include JAMES RIVER AT COLUMBIA, SD (0.3 miles away), JAMES RIVER NEAR STRATFORD, SD (25.4 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 James River?

The forecast for today near James River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 95°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

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