What is the current flow on San Juan River?
San Juan River is currently flowing at 3,730 cfs at USGS gauge 09368000 as of Oct 3, 7:00 AM UTC.
San Juan River at Shiprock Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
10.51 ft
Flow 3,730 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 7:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 3,730 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 858 cfs).
Flow
3,730 cfs
Gauge Height
10.51 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 17% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 09368000 is a public stream gauge on San Juan 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for San Juan River is not available on this page yet. Open San Juan 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 San Juan 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.
- SAN JUAN R NR FRUITLAND, NM · 15.7 mi
- SAN JUAN RIVER AT FARMINGTON, NM · 25.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- CHACO RIVER NR SHIPROCK, NM · 2.4 mi
- CHACO RIVER NEAR WATERFLOW , NM · 6.2 mi
- HOGBACK CANAL NEAR WATERFLOW, NM · 8.3 mi
- OJO AMARILLO CANYON AT NIIP NR FRUITLAND, NM · 19.4 mi
- MANCOS RIVER NR FOUR CORNERS, CO · 21.1 mi
- LA PLATA RIVER NEAR FARMINGTON, NM · 24.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Juan River above or below normal right now?
San Juan River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 3,730 cfs, compared with a typical median of 858 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on San Juan River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for San Juan River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near San Juan River?
Other gauges on San Juan River worth checking include SAN JUAN R NR FRUITLAND, NM (15.7 miles away), SAN JUAN RIVER AT FARMINGTON, NM (25.6 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 San Juan River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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