What is the current flow on Clearwater River?
Clearwater River is currently flowing at 1,280 cfs at USGS gauge 13340000 as of Oct 3, 12:15 PM UTC.
Clearwater River at Orofino Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.46 ft
Flow 1,280 cfs · Water temp 59.7°F (15.4°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 12:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 60°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 1,280 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 1,470 cfs).
Flow
1,280 cfs
Gauge Height
2.46 ft
Water Temp
59.7°F (15.4°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
59.7°F (15.4°C) · as of Oct 3, 12:15 PM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 13340000 is a public stream gauge on Clearwater River in Idaho. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Clearwater River is not available on this page yet. Open Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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.
- CLEARWATER RIVER NR PECK ID · 6.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- NF CLEARWATER RIVER AT AHSAHKA ID · 3.5 mi
- BIG CANYON CREEK NR PECK ID · 7.7 mi
- LOLO CREEK NR GREER ID · 8.6 mi
- REEDS CREEK NR HEADQUARTERS ID · 17.9 mi
- LAWYER CREEK AT KAMIAH ID · 20.5 mi
- POTLATCH RIVER BEL LITTLE POTLATCH CR NR SPALDING · 24.0 mi
- LAPWAI CREEK NR LAPWAI, ID · 26.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clearwater River above or below normal right now?
Clearwater River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 1,280 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,470 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Clearwater River?
The latest reported water temperature on Clearwater River is 59.7°F (15.4°C) as of Oct 3, 12:15 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Clearwater River?
Other gauges on Clearwater River worth checking include CLEARWATER RIVER NR PECK ID (6.6 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 Clearwater River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 60°F good (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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