What is the current flow on John Day River?
John Day River is currently flowing at 103 cfs at USGS gauge 14048000 as of Oct 4, 8:45 AM UTC.
John Day River at Mcdonald Ferry Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.90 ft
Flow 103 cfs · Water temp 63.9°F (17.7°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 8:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies · 64°F good
Flow is 103 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 194 cfs).
Flow
103 cfs
Gauge Height
1.90 ft
Water Temp
63.9°F (17.7°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
63.9°F (17.7°C) · as of Oct 4, 8:45 AM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 6°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 14048000 is a public stream gauge on John Day River in Oregon. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
80° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
84° / 54°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
83° / 53°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 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.
Nearby Gauges
- DESCHUTES RIVER AT MOODY, NEAR BIGGS, OR · 24.1 mi
- ROCK CREEK AB WHYTE PARK NR CONDON,OREG. · 29.2 mi
- COLUMBIA RIVER AT THE DALLES, OR · 37.8 mi
- DESCHUTES RIVER AT SHERARS BRIDGE, OR · 37.9 mi
- WHITE RIVER BELOW TYGH VALLEY, OR · 41.0 mi
- WILLOW CREEK AT MORGAN STREET, AT HEPPNER, OR · 44.0 mi
- WILLOW CREEK AT HEPPNER, OR · 44.8 mi
- WILLOW CREEK LAKE AT HEPPNER, OR · 45.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Day River above or below normal right now?
John Day River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 103 cfs, compared with a typical median of 194 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on John Day River?
The latest reported water temperature on John Day River is 63.9°F (17.7°C) as of Oct 4, 8:45 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near John Day River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include DESCHUTES RIVER AT MOODY, NEAR BIGGS, OR (24.1 miles away), ROCK CREEK AB WHYTE PARK NR CONDON,OREG. (29.2 miles away), COLUMBIA RIVER AT THE DALLES, OR (37.8 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for John Day River?
The forecast for today near John Day River is clear, with temperatures around 80°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is John Day River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies · 64°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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