What is the current flow on Pontiac Canal?
Pontiac Canal is currently flowing at 0.12 cfs at USGS gauge 09523800 as of Oct 3, 2:15 PM UTC.
Pontiac Canal at Yuma Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.08 ft
Flow 0.12 cfs · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 2:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 0.12 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 7.7 cfs).
Flow
0.12 cfs
Gauge Height
1.08 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 92% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 09523800 is a public stream gauge on Pontiac Canal in California. 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
101° / 83°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 20 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
102° / 80°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 20 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
100° / 83°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 18 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.
Nearby Gauges
- WALAPAI CANAL NR YUMA, AZ · 1.7 mi
- YUMA MAIN CANAL AT SIPHON DROP P.P. NR YUMA, AZ · 1.7 mi
- YAQUI CANAL NEAR YUMA, AZ · 1.9 mi
- YPSILANTI CANAL NEAR WINTERHAVEN, CA · 3.0 mi
- RESERVATION MAIN DRAIN NO. 4 NEAR YUMA, AZ · 4.0 mi
- YUMA MAIN CANAL ABOVE WASTEWAY NR WINTERHAVEN, CA · 4.2 mi
- YUMA MAIN CANAL WASTEWAY AT YUMA, AZ · 4.2 mi
- COLORADO R BLW YUMA MAIN CANAL WW AT YUMA, AZ · 4.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pontiac Canal above or below normal right now?
Pontiac Canal is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 0.12 cfs, compared with a typical median of 7.7 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Pontiac Canal?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Pontiac Canal, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Pontiac Canal?
Nearby gauges worth checking include WALAPAI CANAL NR YUMA, AZ (1.7 miles away), YUMA MAIN CANAL AT SIPHON DROP P.P. NR YUMA, AZ (1.7 miles away), YAQUI CANAL NEAR YUMA, AZ (1.9 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Pontiac Canal?
The forecast for today near Pontiac Canal is clear, with temperatures around 101°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Pontiac Canal good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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