What is the current flow on Kenai River?
Kenai River is currently flowing at 6,130 cfs at USGS gauge 15266300 as of Oct 2, 7:00 PM UTC.
Kenai River at Soldotna Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
7.49 ft
Flow 6,130 cfs · Water temp 44.8°F (7.1°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 7:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 45°F cool
Flow is 6,130 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 8,510 cfs).
Flow
6,130 cfs
Gauge Height
7.49 ft
Water Temp
44.8°F (7.1°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
44.8°F (7.1°C) · as of Oct 2, 7:00 PM UTC
Water temperature has fallen about 2°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 15266300 is a public stream gauge on Kenai 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
45° / 37°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Snow
46° / 27°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 17 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain
47° / 33°F
Precip: 0.18 in · Wind: 18 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 Kenai 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.
- KENAI R BL MOUTH OF KILLEY R NR STERLING AK · 15.2 mi
- KENAI R BL SKILAK LK OUTLET NR STERLING AK · 16.3 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- KASILOF R NR KASILOF AK · 12.6 mi
- BRADLEY R NR TIDEWATER NR HOMER AK · 47.2 mi
- MF BRADLEY R BL NF BRADLEY R NR HOMER AK · 47.5 mi
- BATTLE C 1.0 MI AB MOUTH NR HOMER AK · 49.6 mi
- MF BRADLEY R NR HOMER AK · 49.6 mi
- BATTLE C NR TIDEWATER NR HOMER AK · 50.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kenai River above or below normal right now?
Kenai River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 6,130 cfs, compared with a typical median of 8,510 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Kenai River?
The latest reported water temperature on Kenai River is 44.8°F (7.1°C) as of Oct 2, 7:00 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Kenai River?
Other gauges on Kenai River worth checking include KENAI R BL MOUTH OF KILLEY R NR STERLING AK (15.2 miles away), KENAI R BL SKILAK LK OUTLET NR STERLING AK (16.3 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 Kenai River?
The forecast for today near Kenai River is clear, with temperatures around 45°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Kenai River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies · 45°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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