What is the current flow on Mendenhall River?
Mendenhall River is currently flowing at 7,010 cfs at USGS gauge 15052500 as of Oct 2, 8:10 PM UTC.
Mendenhall River at Auke Bay Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
6.81 ft
Flow 7,010 cfs · Water temp 34.5°F (1.4°C) · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 8:10 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, rain · 35°F cold
Cold water has warmwater fish sluggish — slow, deep presentations.
Flow is 7,010 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 1,660 cfs).
Flow
7,010 cfs
Gauge Height
6.81 ft
Water Temp
34.5°F (1.4°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 282% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
34.5°F (1.4°C) · as of Oct 2, 8:10 PM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 15052500 is a public stream gauge on Mendenhall 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 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
48° / 41°F
Precip: 0.16 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
44° / 41°F
Precip: 0.71 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain
46° / 41°F
Precip: 2.80 in · Wind: 20 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.
More Gauges On Mendenhall 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.
- MENDENHALL R AT LOOP ROAD BRIDGE NR AUKE BAY AK · 1.7 mi
- MENDENHALL R BL MONTANA C NR AUKE BAY AK · 3.7 mi
- MENDENHALL R AT BROTHERHOOD BR AT AUKE BAY AK · 4.2 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- NUGGET C AB DIV NR AUKE BAY AK · 1.8 mi
- MONTANA C NR AUKE BAY AK · 2.5 mi
- GLACIAL LAKE 2.5 MI N OF NUGGET C NR AUKE BAY AK · 3.3 mi
- DUCK C BL NANCY ST NR AUKE BAY AK · 3.8 mi
- LEMON C NR JUNEAU AK · 6.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mendenhall River above or below normal right now?
Mendenhall River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 7,010 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,660 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Mendenhall River?
The latest reported water temperature on Mendenhall River is 34.5°F (1.4°C) as of Oct 2, 8:10 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Mendenhall River?
Other gauges on Mendenhall River worth checking include MENDENHALL R AT LOOP ROAD BRIDGE NR AUKE BAY AK (1.7 miles away), MENDENHALL R BL MONTANA C NR AUKE BAY AK (3.7 miles away), MENDENHALL R AT BROTHERHOOD BR AT AUKE BAY AK (4.2 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.
What is the weather outlook for Mendenhall River?
The forecast for today near Mendenhall River is rain showers, with temperatures around 48°F and precipitation near 0.16 inches.
Is Mendenhall River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, rain · 35°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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