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Uncompahgre River at Delta Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions

UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER AT DELTA, CO · USGS 09149500 · Colorado · 38.7419, -108.0804

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.67 ft
Flow 439 cfs · Water temp 62.4°F (16.9°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 9:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Excellent conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · falling pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 62°F good

Flow is 439 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 393 cfs).

Flow
439 cfs
Gauge Height
3.67 ft
Water Temp
62.4°F (16.9°C)

7-Day Flow Trend

typical 393 cfs (dashed) 555 cfs 403 cfs

Flow has held steady over the past three days.

Water Temperature

62.4°F (16.9°C) · as of Oct 2, 9:15 PM UTC
63°F 56°F

Water temperature has held steady over the past week.

About This Gauge

USGS 09149500 is a public stream gauge on Uncompahgre 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 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.

3-Day Weather Outlook

Today
Clear
77° / 77°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
81° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
82° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 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 Uncompahgre River?

Uncompahgre River is currently flowing at 439 cfs at USGS gauge 09149500 as of Oct 2, 9:15 PM UTC.

Is Uncompahgre River above or below normal right now?

Uncompahgre River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 439 cfs, compared with a typical median of 393 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Uncompahgre River?

The latest reported water temperature on Uncompahgre River is 62.4°F (16.9°C) as of Oct 2, 9:15 PM UTC.

What other gauges should I check near Uncompahgre River?

Nearby gauges worth checking include GUNNISON RIVER AT DELTA, CO (0.8 miles away), TONGUE CREEK AT CORY, CO (5.6 miles away), DRY CREEK AT BEGONIA RD, NR DELTA, CO. (6.9 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.

What is the weather outlook for Uncompahgre River?

The forecast for today near Uncompahgre River is clear, with temperatures around 77°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

Is Uncompahgre River good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Excellent right now: Flow near typical for this date · falling pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 62°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.

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