What is the current flow on Taku River?
Taku River is currently flowing at 12,400 cfs at USGS gauge 15041200 as of Oct 3, 5:00 PM UTC.
Taku River at Juneau Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
32.19 ft
Flow 12,400 cfs · Water temp 42.4°F (5.8°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 5:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, rain · 42°F cool
Flow is 12,400 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 12,300 cfs).
Flow
12,400 cfs
Gauge Height
32.19 ft
Water Temp
42.4°F (5.8°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 10% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
42.4°F (5.8°C) · as of Oct 3, 5:00 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 2°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 15041200 is a public stream gauge on Taku River in Alaska. 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
Rain
50° / 46°F
Precip: 0.01 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain
53° / 44°F
Precip: 1.84 in · Wind: 6 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain
52° / 47°F
Precip: 1.48 in · Wind: 8 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
- DOROTHY LK OUTLET NR JUNEAU AK · 22.5 mi
- DOROTHY C NR JUNEAU AK · 24.8 mi
- LEMON C NR JUNEAU AK · 28.0 mi
- GLACIAL LAKE 2.5 MI N OF NUGGET C NR AUKE BAY AK · 29.5 mi
- GOLD C NR JUNEAU AK · 29.6 mi
- NUGGET C AB DIV NR AUKE BAY AK · 30.9 mi
- SALMON C NR JUNEAU AK · 31.2 mi
- MENDENHALL R NR AUKE BAY AK · 32.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taku River above or below normal right now?
Taku River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 12,400 cfs, compared with a typical median of 12,300 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Taku River?
The latest reported water temperature on Taku River is 42.4°F (5.8°C) as of Oct 3, 5:00 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Taku River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include DOROTHY LK OUTLET NR JUNEAU AK (22.5 miles away), DOROTHY C NR JUNEAU AK (24.8 miles away), LEMON C NR JUNEAU AK (28.0 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Taku River?
The forecast for today near Taku River is rain, with temperatures around 50°F and precipitation near 0.01 inches.
Is Taku River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, rain · 42°F cool. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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