What is the current flow on Big Wood River?
Big Wood River is currently flowing at 53.5 cfs at USGS gauge 13135500 as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC.
Big Wood River at Ketchum Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.93 ft
Flow 53.5 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 53.5 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 72 cfs).
Flow
53.5 cfs
Gauge Height
4.93 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 13135500 is a public stream gauge on Big Wood River in Idaho. 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
Clear
81° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
82° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
79° / 42°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 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 Big Wood 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.
- BIG WOOD RIVER AT SAGE RD BRIDGE NR KETCHUM, ID · 4.5 mi
- BIG WOOD RIVER AT KETCHUM, ID · 7.2 mi
- BIG WOOD RIVER AT GIMLET, ID · 13.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- NF BIG WOOD RIVER NR SAWTOOTH NRA HQ NR KETCHUM ID · 0.3 mi
- TRAIL CREEK NR SUN VALLEY, ID · 6.7 mi
- WARM SPRINGS CREEK NEAR KETCHUM ID · 7.0 mi
- WARM SPRINGS CR AT GATES RD NR KETCHUM, ID · 7.2 mi
- TRAIL CREEK AT KETCHUM ID · 8.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Wood River above or below normal right now?
Big Wood River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 53.5 cfs, compared with a typical median of 72 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Big Wood River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Big Wood River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Big Wood River?
Other gauges on Big Wood River worth checking include BIG WOOD RIVER AT SAGE RD BRIDGE NR KETCHUM, ID (4.5 miles away), BIG WOOD RIVER AT KETCHUM, ID (7.2 miles away), BIG WOOD RIVER AT GIMLET, ID (13.1 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 Big Wood River?
The forecast for today near Big Wood River is clear, with temperatures around 81°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Big Wood River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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