What is the current flow on Russian River?
Russian River is currently flowing at 145 cfs at USGS gauge 11463000 as of Oct 2, 9:00 AM UTC.
Russian River at Cloverdale Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.81 ft
Flow 145 cfs · Water temp 60.4°F (15.8°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 9:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · 60°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 145 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 188 cfs).
Flow
145 cfs
Gauge Height
2.81 ft
Water Temp
60.4°F (15.8°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 27% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
60.4°F (15.8°C) · as of Oct 2, 9:00 AM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
Flow rose from 109 to 145 cfs this week; water cooled from 62°F to 60°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 11463000 is a public stream gauge on Russian River in California. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Russian River is not available on this page yet. Open Russian 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 Russian 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.
- RUSSIAN R NR HOPLAND CA · 11.0 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- BIG SULPHUR C NR CLOVERDALE CA · 4.8 mi
- SF SCOTTS C NR LAKEPORT CA · 11.7 mi
- KELSEY C NR KELSEYVILLE CA · 11.8 mi
- SCOTTS C BL SF SCOTTS C NR LAKEPORT CA · 11.9 mi
- CLEAR LK A LAKEPORT CA · 13.4 mi
- DRY C NR GEYSERVILLE CA · 13.5 mi
- COLE C A KELSEYVILLE CA · 13.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Russian River above or below normal right now?
Russian River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 145 cfs, compared with a typical median of 188 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Russian River?
The latest reported water temperature on Russian River is 60.4°F (15.8°C) as of Oct 2, 9:00 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Russian River?
Other gauges on Russian River worth checking include RUSSIAN R NR HOPLAND CA (11.0 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 Russian River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · 60°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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