What is the current flow on San Joaquin River?
San Joaquin River is currently flowing at 424 cfs at USGS gauge 11251000 as of Oct 2, 8:30 AM UTC.
San Joaquin River Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.04 ft
Flow 424 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 8:30 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 424 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 177 cfs).
Flow
424 cfs
Gauge Height
3.04 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Flow rose from 405 to 424 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 11251000 is a public stream gauge on San Joaquin River in California. 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 Joaquin River is not available on this page yet. Open San Joaquin 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 Joaquin 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 JOAQUIN R A N SAN MATEO RD NR MENDOTA CA · 35.2 mi
- SAN JOAQUIN R NR MENDOTA CA · 38.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- 014S021E17P001M · 19.0 mi
- 014S021E17Q002M · 19.0 mi
- 014S021E17Q001M · 19.0 mi
- NF WILLOW C NR SUGAR PINE CA · 29.9 mi
- BIG C DIV NR FISH CAMP CA · 34.0 mi
- NF KINGS R A 24TH AVE BR NR LEMOORE CA · 43.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Joaquin River above or below normal right now?
San Joaquin River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 424 cfs, compared with a typical median of 177 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on San Joaquin River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for San Joaquin River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near San Joaquin River?
Other gauges on San Joaquin River worth checking include SAN JOAQUIN R A N SAN MATEO RD NR MENDOTA CA (35.2 miles away), SAN JOAQUIN R NR MENDOTA CA (38.1 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 San Joaquin 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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