What is the current flow on Colorado River?
Colorado River is currently flowing at 35.8 cfs at USGS gauge 09015000 as of Oct 2, 7:15 AM UTC.
Colorado River Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.56 ft
Flow 35.8 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 7:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 35.8 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 38 cfs).
Flow
35.8 cfs
Gauge Height
1.56 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 77% over the past three days.
Flow held near 36 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 09015000 is a public stream gauge on Colorado River in Colorado. 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
Clear
68° / 28°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
68° / 35°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
69° / 33°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 15 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 Colorado 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.
- COLORADO RIVER BELOW LAKE GRANBY, CO. · 4.5 mi
- COLORADO RIVER NEAR GRANBY, CO · 6.7 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- GRAND LAKE OUTLET BLW CHIPMUNK LN AT GRAND LK, CO · 2.9 mi
- EAST INLET NEAR GRAND LAKE, CO. · 3.0 mi
- NORTH INLET BLW SUMMERLAND PARK AT RMNP · 4.1 mi
- WILLOW CREEK BELOW WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR, CO. · 6.8 mi
- WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR NEAR DAM NEAR GRANBY, CO · 6.9 mi
- WILLOW CREEK ABOVE WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR, CO. · 8.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colorado River above or below normal right now?
Colorado River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 35.8 cfs, compared with a typical median of 38 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Colorado River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Colorado River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Colorado River?
Other gauges on Colorado River worth checking include COLORADO RIVER BELOW LAKE GRANBY, CO. (4.5 miles away), COLORADO RIVER NEAR GRANBY, CO (6.7 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 Colorado River?
The forecast for today near Colorado River is clear, with temperatures around 68°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Colorado River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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