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Tuolumne River Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions

TUOLUMNE R A MODESTO CA · USGS 11290000 · California · 37.6272, -120.9844

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
36.96 ft
Flow 213 cfs · Water temp 70.7°F (21.5°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 6:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 71°F prime
Water is 71°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.

Flow is 213 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 348 cfs).

Flow
213 cfs
Gauge Height
36.96 ft
Water Temp
70.7°F (21.5°C)

7-Day Flow Trend

typical 348 cfs (dashed) 213 cfs 141 cfs

Flow has held steady over the past three days.

Water Temperature

70.7°F (21.5°C) · as of Oct 2, 6:15 PM UTC
76°F 68°F

Water temperature has held steady over the past week.

About This Gauge

USGS 11290000 is a public stream gauge on Tuolumne 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 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.

3-Day Weather Outlook

Today
Partly cloudy
91° / 81°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Overcast
97° / 65°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
97° / 69°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Tuolumne River?

Tuolumne River is currently flowing at 213 cfs at USGS gauge 11290000 as of Oct 2, 6:15 PM UTC.

Is Tuolumne River above or below normal right now?

Tuolumne River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 213 cfs, compared with a typical median of 348 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Tuolumne River?

The latest reported water temperature on Tuolumne River is 70.7°F (21.5°C) as of Oct 2, 6:15 PM UTC.

What other gauges should I check near Tuolumne River?

Nearby gauges worth checking include STANISLAUS R A RIPON CA (9.9 miles away), STANISLAUS R A OAKDALE CA (12.6 miles away), SAN JOAQUIN R NR CROWS LANDING CA (13.6 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.

What is the weather outlook for Tuolumne River?

The forecast for today near Tuolumne River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 91°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

Is Tuolumne River good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 71°F prime. Water is 71°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.

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