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Skagit River at Newhalem Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions

SKAGIT RIVER AT NEWHALEM, WA · USGS 12178000 · Washington · 48.6718, -121.2462

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
83.74 ft
Flow 3,370 cfs · Water temp 51.4°F (10.8°C) · as of Oct 2, 12:15 PM UTC

Flow is 3,370 cfs.

Flow
3,370 cfs
Gauge Height
83.74 ft
Water Temp
51.4°F (10.8°C)

Water Temperature

51.4°F (10.8°C) · as of Oct 2, 12:15 PM UTC

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Skagit River?

Skagit River is currently flowing at 3,370 cfs at USGS gauge 12178000 as of Oct 2, 12:15 PM UTC.

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, 12:15 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.

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