What is the current flow on Skykomish River?
Skykomish River is currently flowing at 671 cfs at USGS gauge 12134500 as of Oct 3, 11:30 PM UTC.
Skykomish River at Gold Bar Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.66 ft
Flow 671 cfs · Water temp 56.8°F (13.8°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 57°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 671 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 1,040 cfs).
Flow
671 cfs
Gauge Height
4.66 ft
Water Temp
56.8°F (13.8°C)
Water Temperature
56.8°F (13.8°C) · as of Oct 3, 11:30 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 12134500 is a public stream gauge on Skykomish River in Washington. 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
The NOAA forecast for Skykomish River is not available on this page yet. Open Skykomish 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.
Nearby Gauges
- WALLACE RIVER AT GOLD BAR, WA · 2.0 mi
- SOUTH FORK SULTAN RIVER NEAR SULTAN, WA · 7.8 mi
- SULTAN RIVER BELOW POWERPLANT NEAR SULTAN, WA · 8.4 mi
- NF TOLT RIVER ABOVE YELLOW CREEK NR CARNATION, WA · 8.9 mi
- SPADA LAKE NEAR STARTUP, WA · 9.5 mi
- SOUTH FORK TOLT RIVER NEAR INDEX, WA · 9.5 mi
- PHELPS CREEK BLW UNNAMED TRIB NR INDEX, WA · 9.7 mi
- SOUTH FORK TOLT RESERVOIR NEAR CARNATION, WA · 10.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skykomish River above or below normal right now?
Skykomish River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 671 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,040 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Skykomish River?
The latest reported water temperature on Skykomish River is 56.8°F (13.8°C) as of Oct 3, 11:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Skykomish River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include WALLACE RIVER AT GOLD BAR, WA (2.0 miles away), SOUTH FORK SULTAN RIVER NEAR SULTAN, WA (7.8 miles away), SULTAN RIVER BELOW POWERPLANT NEAR SULTAN, WA (8.4 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is Skykomish River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 57°F warming (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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