What is the current flow on Mckenzie River?
Mckenzie River is currently flowing at 115 cfs at USGS gauge 14158500 as of Oct 4, 9:30 AM UTC.
Mckenzie River at Outlet Of Clear Lake Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
0.84 ft
Flow 115 cfs · Water temp 48.6°F (9.2°C) · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 9:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · 49°F cool (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 115 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 228 cfs).
Flow
115 cfs
Gauge Height
0.84 ft
Water Temp
48.6°F (9.2°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
48.6°F (9.2°C) · as of Oct 4, 9:30 AM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 14158500 is a public stream gauge on Mckenzie 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Mckenzie River is not available on this page yet. Open Mckenzie 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 Mckenzie 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.
- MCKENZIE RIVER BL PAYNE CR, NR BELKNAP SPRINGS, OR · 5.5 mi
- MCKENZIE R BLW TRAIL BR DAM NR BELKNAP SPRINGS, OR · 7.0 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- SMITH RIVER ABV SMITH R RESV,NR BELKNAP SPRNGS,OR · 3.1 mi
- SMITH RIVER ABV TRAIL BRDG RESV NR BELKNAP SPRINGS · 5.6 mi
- UNNAMED TRIB TO MCRAE CREEK NEAR BLUE RIVER, OR · 11.9 mi
- S SANTIAM RIVER ABV SHEEP CR, NR UPPER SODA, OR · 12.0 mi
- LOOKOUT CREEK ABOVE MACK CREEK, NR BLUE RIVER, OR · 12.4 mi
- MIDDLE SANTIAM RIVER NR SANTIAM JUNCTION, OR · 12.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mckenzie River above or below normal right now?
Mckenzie River is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 115 cfs, compared with a typical median of 228 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Mckenzie River?
The latest reported water temperature on Mckenzie River is 48.6°F (9.2°C) as of Oct 4, 9:30 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Mckenzie River?
Other gauges on Mckenzie River worth checking include MCKENZIE RIVER BL PAYNE CR, NR BELKNAP SPRINGS, OR (5.5 miles away), MCKENZIE R BLW TRAIL BR DAM NR BELKNAP SPRINGS, OR (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.
Is Mckenzie River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · 49°F cool (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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