What is the current flow on Dolores River?
Dolores River is currently flowing at 11.8 cfs at USGS gauge 09169500 as of Oct 2, 5:15 PM UTC.
Dolores River at Bedrock Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
0.48 ft
Flow 11.8 cfs · Water temp 55.8°F (13.2°C) · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 5:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · 56°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 11.8 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 54 cfs).
Flow
11.8 cfs
Gauge Height
0.48 ft
Water Temp
55.8°F (13.2°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 12% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
55.8°F (13.2°C) · as of Oct 2, 5:15 PM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 09169500 is a public stream gauge on Dolores 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 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Dolores River is not available on this page yet. Open Dolores 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.
More Gauges On Dolores 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.
- DOLORES RIVER NEAR BEDROCK, CO. · 4.3 mi
- DOLORES RIVER NEAR SLICK ROCK, CO · 18.4 mi
- DOLORES RIVER NEAR GATEWAY, CO · 25.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- SAN MIGUEL RIVER AT URAVAN, CO. · 9.9 mi
- SAN MIGUEL RIVER AT BROOKS BRIDGE NEAR NUCLA CO · 21.3 mi
- COAL BED CANYON NEAR DOVE CREEK, CO · 35.3 mi
- HAY PRESS C AB FRUITA RES 3, NR GLADE PARK, CO. · 37.8 mi
- ESCALANTE CREEK NEAR DELTA, CO. · 45.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dolores River above or below normal right now?
Dolores River is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 11.8 cfs, compared with a typical median of 54 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Dolores River?
The latest reported water temperature on Dolores River is 55.8°F (13.2°C) as of Oct 2, 5:15 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Dolores River?
Other gauges on Dolores River worth checking include DOLORES RIVER NEAR BEDROCK, CO. (4.3 miles away), DOLORES RIVER NEAR SLICK ROCK, CO (18.4 miles away), DOLORES RIVER NEAR GATEWAY, CO (25.1 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.
Is Dolores River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · 56°F warming (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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