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Nooksack River at Ferndale Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions

NOOKSACK RIVER AT FERNDALE, WA · USGS 12213100 · Washington · 48.8448, -122.5893

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.52 ft
Flow 1,180 cfs · Water temp 55.8°F (13.2°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 2:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 56°F warming

Flow is 1,180 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 1,340 cfs).

Flow
1,180 cfs
Gauge Height
4.52 ft
Water Temp
55.8°F (13.2°C)

7-Day Flow Trend

typical 1,340 cfs (dashed) 9,120 cfs 640 cfs

Flow has fallen 58% over the past three days.

Water Temperature

55.8°F (13.2°C) · as of Oct 4, 2:30 PM UTC
56°F 51°F

Water temperature has risen about 2°F over the past week.

About This Gauge

USGS 12213100 is a public stream gauge on Nooksack 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

Today
Fog
68° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 2 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
67° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Overcast
65° / 48°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 Nooksack 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 Nooksack River?

Nooksack River is currently flowing at 1,180 cfs at USGS gauge 12213100 as of Oct 4, 2:30 PM UTC.

Is Nooksack River above or below normal right now?

Nooksack River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 1,180 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,340 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Nooksack River?

The latest reported water temperature on Nooksack River is 55.8°F (13.2°C) as of Oct 4, 2:30 PM UTC.

What other gauges should I check near Nooksack River?

Other gauges on Nooksack River worth checking include NOOKSACK RIVER AT BRENNAN, WA (1.8 miles away), NOOKSACK RIVER AT MARINE DR BR NR BELLINGHAM, WA (3.7 miles away), NOOKSACK RIVER NEAR LYNDEN, WA (7.0 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 Nooksack River?

The forecast for today near Nooksack River is fog, with temperatures around 68°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

Is Nooksack River good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 56°F warming. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.

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