What is the current flow on Salmon River?
Salmon River is currently flowing at 697 cfs at USGS gauge 15008000 as of Oct 3, 4:45 AM UTC.
Salmon River at Hyder Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
17.14 ft
Flow 697 cfs · Water temp 38.1°F (3.4°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 4:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies · 38°F cold
Cold water has warmwater fish sluggish — slow, deep presentations.
Flow is 697 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 981 cfs).
Flow
697 cfs
Gauge Height
17.14 ft
Water Temp
38.1°F (3.4°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 33% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
38.1°F (3.4°C) · as of Oct 3, 4:45 AM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 15008000 is a public stream gauge on Salmon River in Alaska. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 nearby gauge linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain
56° / 43°F
Precip: 0.02 in · Wind: 1 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain
55° / 46°F
Precip: 1.16 in · Wind: 1 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain
55° / 46°F
Precip: 1.41 in · Wind: 2 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
- UNUK R BL BLUE R NR WRANGELL AK · 34.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salmon River above or below normal right now?
Salmon River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 697 cfs, compared with a typical median of 981 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Salmon River?
The latest reported water temperature on Salmon River is 38.1°F (3.4°C) as of Oct 3, 4:45 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Salmon River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include UNUK R BL BLUE R NR WRANGELL AK (34.7 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Salmon River?
The forecast for today near Salmon River is rain, with temperatures around 56°F and precipitation near 0.02 inches.
Is Salmon River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies · 38°F cold. Cold water has warmwater fish sluggish — slow, deep presentations. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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