What is the current flow on Skagit River?
Skagit River is currently flowing at 3,340 cfs at USGS gauge 12178000 as of Oct 2, 1:45 PM UTC.
Skagit River at Newhalem Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
83.72 ft
Flow 3,340 cfs · Water temp 51.4°F (10.8°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 1:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 51°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 3,340 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 3,060 cfs).
Flow
3,340 cfs
Gauge Height
83.72 ft
Water Temp
51.4°F (10.8°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 13% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
51.4°F (10.8°C) · as of Oct 2, 1:45 PM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 12178000 is a public stream gauge on Skagit 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 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Skagit River is not available on this page yet. Open Skagit 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 Skagit 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.
- SKAGIT RIVER BELOW BABCOCK CREEK NEAR NEWHALEM, WA · 2.1 mi
- SKAGIT RIVER BLW DAMNATION CRK NR MARBLEMOUNT, WA · 5.4 mi
- SKAGIT RIVER ABOVE ALMA CREEK NEAR MARBLEMOUNT, WA · 6.9 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- NEWHALEM CREEK AT NEWHALEM, WA · 0.5 mi
- NEWHALEM CREEK NEAR NEWHALEM, WA · 0.8 mi
- GORGE RESERVOIR NEAR NEWHALEM, WA · 2.5 mi
- STETATTLE CREEK AT DIABLO, WA · 5.4 mi
- DIABLO RESERVOIR NEAR NEWHALEM, WA · 6.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skagit River above or below normal right now?
Skagit River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 3,340 cfs, compared with a typical median of 3,060 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Skagit River?
The latest reported water temperature on Skagit River is 51.4°F (10.8°C) as of Oct 2, 1:45 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Skagit River?
Other gauges on Skagit River worth checking include SKAGIT RIVER BELOW BABCOCK CREEK NEAR NEWHALEM, WA (2.1 miles away), SKAGIT RIVER BLW DAMNATION CRK NR MARBLEMOUNT, WA (5.4 miles away), SKAGIT RIVER ABOVE ALMA CREEK NEAR MARBLEMOUNT, WA (6.9 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 Skagit River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 51°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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