What is the current flow on Ocheyedan River?
Ocheyedan River is currently flowing at 207 cfs at USGS gauge 06605000 as of Oct 2, 12:45 PM UTC.
Ocheyedan River at Spencer Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.21 ft
Flow 207 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 12:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 207 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 40 cfs).
Flow
207 cfs
Gauge Height
3.21 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 14% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 114 to 207 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 06605000 is a public stream gauge on Ocheyedan River in Iowa. 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
Partly cloudy
61° / 36°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
67° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 18 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
65° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 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.
Nearby Gauges
- Willow Creek near Cornell, IA · 11.0 mi
- Little Sioux River at Linn Grove, IA · 16.1 mi
- West Okoboji Lake at Lakeside Lab near Milford, IA · 17.4 mi
- East Okoboji Lake at Spirit Lake, IA · 21.5 mi
- Spirit Lake near Orleans, IA · 24.0 mi
- Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, IA · 25.4 mi
- Des Moines River at Estherville, IA · 26.2 mi
- Little Floyd River near Sanborn, IA · 26.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ocheyedan River above or below normal right now?
Ocheyedan River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 207 cfs, compared with a typical median of 40 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Ocheyedan River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Ocheyedan River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Ocheyedan River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Willow Creek near Cornell, IA (11.0 miles away), Little Sioux River at Linn Grove, IA (16.1 miles away), West Okoboji Lake at Lakeside Lab near Milford, IA (17.4 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Ocheyedan River?
The forecast for today near Ocheyedan River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 61°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Ocheyedan 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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