What is the current flow on Gunnison River?
Gunnison River is currently flowing at 1,120 cfs at USGS gauge 09152500 as of Oct 4, 1:30 PM UTC.
Gunnison River at Grand Junction Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.95 ft
Flow 1,120 cfs · Water temp 61.9°F (16.6°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 1:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 62°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 1,120 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 1,280 cfs).
Flow
1,120 cfs
Gauge Height
2.95 ft
Water Temp
61.9°F (16.6°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 10% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
61.9°F (16.6°C) · as of Oct 4, 1:30 PM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 09152500 is a public stream gauge on Gunnison 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
The NOAA forecast for Gunnison River is not available on this page yet. Open Gunnison River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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
- CALLOW CREEK AT WHITEWATER, CO · 0.4 mi
- LEWIS WASH NEAR GRAND JUNCTION, CO. · 5.5 mi
- COLORADO R. ABV GUNNISON R. AT GRAND JUNCTION, CO · 6.9 mi
- COLO RIVER BELOW GRAND VALLEY DIV NR PALISADE, CO · 9.5 mi
- PLATEAU CREEK NEAR CAMEO, CO · 16.9 mi
- ESCALANTE CREEK NEAR DELTA, CO. · 18.7 mi
- COLORADO RIVER AT FRUITA, CO. · 18.9 mi
- LITTLE SALT WASH BLW GREENWAY DRIVE AT FRUITA, CO · 19.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gunnison River above or below normal right now?
Gunnison River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 1,120 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,280 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Gunnison River?
The latest reported water temperature on Gunnison River is 61.9°F (16.6°C) as of Oct 4, 1:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Gunnison River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include CALLOW CREEK AT WHITEWATER, CO (0.4 miles away), LEWIS WASH NEAR GRAND JUNCTION, CO. (5.5 miles away), COLORADO R. ABV GUNNISON R. AT GRAND JUNCTION, CO (6.9 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is Gunnison River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 62°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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