What is the current flow on Clear Creek?
Clear Creek is currently flowing at 41.9 cfs at USGS gauge 06716500 as of Oct 2, 3:45 AM UTC.
Clear Creek at Lawson Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.75 ft
Flow 41.9 cfs · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 3:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · rising pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 41.9 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 62 cfs).
Flow
41.9 cfs
Gauge Height
2.75 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Flow held near 42 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 06716500 is a public stream gauge on Clear Creek in Colorado. 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
Clear
72° / 39°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
72° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
71° / 38°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 Clear Creek
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.
- CLEAR CREEK ABV WEST FORK CLEAR CREEK NR EMPIRE CO · 2.1 mi
- CLEAR CR. BLW. GEORGETOWN LAKE NR GEORGETOWN, CO. · 4.1 mi
- CLEAR CR. ABV. GEORGETOWN LAKE NR GEORGETOWN, CO · 4.9 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- WEST FORK CLEAR CREEK ABV MOUTH NR EMPIRE, CO · 1.9 mi
- SOUTH CLEAR CRK ABV LEAVENWORTH CRK NR GEORGETWN. · 6.7 mi
- LEAVENWORTH CREEK AT MOUTH NEAR GEORGETOWN, CO · 6.7 mi
- S CLEAR CR ABV LWR CABIN CR RES SPILWY NR GEORGTWN · 8.3 mi
- HOOP CREEK AT MOUTH NEAR BERTHOUD FALLS, CO · 8.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clear Creek above or below normal right now?
Clear Creek is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 41.9 cfs, compared with a typical median of 62 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Clear Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Clear Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Clear Creek?
Other gauges on Clear Creek worth checking include CLEAR CREEK ABV WEST FORK CLEAR CREEK NR EMPIRE CO (2.1 miles away), CLEAR CR. BLW. GEORGETOWN LAKE NR GEORGETOWN, CO. (4.1 miles away), CLEAR CR. ABV. GEORGETOWN LAKE NR GEORGETOWN, CO (4.9 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 Clear Creek?
The forecast for today near Clear Creek is clear, with temperatures around 72°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Clear Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · rising pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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