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Russian River at Windsor Water Level & Fishing Conditions

RUSSIAN R NR WINDSOR CA · USGS 11465390 · California · 38.5157, -122.8647

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
6.31 ft
Flow 194 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 7:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies

Flow is 194 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 217 cfs).

Flow
194 cfs
Gauge Height
6.31 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable

7-Day Flow Trend

typical 217 cfs (dashed) 194 cfs 181 cfs

Flow has held steady over the past three days.

About This Gauge

USGS 11465390 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 are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.

3-Day Weather Outlook

Today
Overcast
98° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Overcast
98° / 62°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
98° / 59°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 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.

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.

Other Nearby Gauges

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Russian River?

Russian River is currently flowing at 194 cfs at USGS gauge 11465390 as of Oct 3, 7:45 AM UTC.

Is Russian River above or below normal right now?

Russian River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 194 cfs, compared with a typical median of 217 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Russian River?

This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Russian River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.

What other gauges should I check near Russian River?

Other gauges on Russian River worth checking include RUSSIAN R A HACIENDA BRIDGE NR GUERNEVILLE CA (3.4 miles away), RUSSIAN R NR HEALDSBURG CA (6.9 miles away), RUSSIAN R A JOHNSONS BEACH A GUERNEVILLE CA (7.3 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.

What is the weather outlook for Russian River?

The forecast for today near Russian River is overcast, with temperatures around 98°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

Is Russian River good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.

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