What is the current flow on Trinity River?
Trinity River is currently flowing at 708 cfs at USGS gauge 11530000 as of Oct 1, 4:00 AM UTC.
Trinity River Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
11.33 ft
Flow 708 cfs · Water temp 63.3°F (17.4°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 4:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 63°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 708 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 680 cfs).
Flow
708 cfs
Gauge Height
11.33 ft
Water Temp
63.3°F (17.4°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
63.3°F (17.4°C) · as of Oct 1, 4:00 AM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
Flow fell from 997 to 708 cfs this week; water warmed from 62°F to 63°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 11530000 is a public stream gauge on Trinity 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 Trinity River is not available on this page yet. Open Trinity 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 Trinity 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.
- TRINITY R NR BURNT RANCH CA · 21.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- REDWOOD C NR BLUE LAKE CA · 12.4 mi
- KLAMATH R A ORLEANS · 19.0 mi
- LITTLE R NR TRINIDAD CA · 21.4 mi
- MAD R NR ARCATA CA · 22.4 mi
- SALMON R A SOMES BAR CA · 24.8 mi
- REDWOOD C A ORICK CA · 26.1 mi
- MAD R SLOUGH NR ARCATA CA · 27.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trinity River above or below normal right now?
Trinity River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 708 cfs, compared with a typical median of 680 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Trinity River?
The latest reported water temperature on Trinity River is 63.3°F (17.4°C) as of Oct 1, 4:00 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Trinity River?
Other gauges on Trinity River worth checking include TRINITY R NR BURNT RANCH CA (21.8 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 Trinity River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 63°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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