What is the current flow on La Plata River?
La Plata River is currently flowing at 10.4 cfs at USGS gauge 09367500 as of Oct 3, 11:45 AM UTC.
La Plata River at Farmington Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.13 ft
Flow 10.4 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 10.4 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 0.94 cfs).
Flow
10.4 cfs
Gauge Height
2.13 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 55% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 09367500 is a public stream gauge on La Plata River in New Mexico. 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 La Plata River is not available on this page yet. Open La Plata 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
- SAN JUAN RIVER AT FARMINGTON, NM · 1.7 mi
- ANIMAS RIVER AT FARMINGTON, NM · 2.9 mi
- OJO AMARILLO CANYON AT NIIP NR FRUITLAND, NM · 5.5 mi
- SAN JUAN R AT BOLACK RANCH BRDG NR FARMINGTON NM · 5.9 mi
- SAN JUAN R NR FRUITLAND, NM · 8.4 mi
- GALLEGOS CANYON AT NIIP NEAR FARMINGTON, NM · 8.5 mi
- ANIMAS RIVER AT PENNY LANE NEAR FLORA VISTA, NM · 8.8 mi
- 29N.12W.22.1321A BLM-15 CRN WELL · 8.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Plata River above or below normal right now?
La Plata River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 10.4 cfs, compared with a typical median of 0.94 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on La Plata River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for La Plata River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near La Plata River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include SAN JUAN RIVER AT FARMINGTON, NM (1.7 miles away), ANIMAS RIVER AT FARMINGTON, NM (2.9 miles away), OJO AMARILLO CANYON AT NIIP NR FRUITLAND, NM (5.5 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is La Plata River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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