What is the current flow on Chetco River?
Chetco River is currently flowing at 67.5 cfs at USGS gauge 14400000 as of Oct 3, 10:30 PM UTC.
Chetco River at Brookings Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
-1.45 ft
Flow 67.5 cfs · Water temp 68.7°F (20.4°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 10:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · 69°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Water is 69°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 67.5 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 87 cfs).
Flow
67.5 cfs
Gauge Height
-1.45 ft
Water Temp
68.7°F (20.4°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 52% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
68.7°F (20.4°C) · as of Oct 3, 10:30 PM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 14400000 is a public stream gauge on Chetco 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
The NOAA forecast for Chetco River is not available on this page yet. Open Chetco 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.
Nearby Gauges
- ILLINOIS RIVER NEAR KERBY, OR · 27.8 mi
- E F ILLINOIS RIVER NEAR TAKILMA,OREG. · 29.0 mi
- ILLINOIS RIVER NEAR AGNESS, OR · 29.9 mi
- ROGUE RIVER NEAR AGNESS, OR · 33.1 mi
- SUCKER CREEK BLW LITTLE GRAYBACK CK, NR HOLLAND,OR · 36.4 mi
- APPLEGATE RIVER NEAR WILDERVILLE, OR · 43.0 mi
- ROGUE RIVER AT GRANTS PASS, OR · 49.3 mi
- SIXES RIVER AT SIXES, OR · 50.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chetco River above or below normal right now?
Chetco River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 67.5 cfs, compared with a typical median of 87 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Chetco River?
The latest reported water temperature on Chetco River is 68.7°F (20.4°C) as of Oct 3, 10:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Chetco River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include ILLINOIS RIVER NEAR KERBY, OR (27.8 miles away), E F ILLINOIS RIVER NEAR TAKILMA,OREG. (29.0 miles away), ILLINOIS RIVER NEAR AGNESS, OR (29.9 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is Chetco River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · 69°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). Water is 69°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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