What is the current flow on Matanuska River?
Matanuska River is currently flowing at 2,500 cfs at USGS gauge 15284000 as of Oct 3, 10:30 AM UTC.
Matanuska River at Palmer Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
8.71 ft
Flow 2,500 cfs · Water temp 36.7°F (2.6°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 10:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies, extreme temp · 37°F cold
Cold water has warmwater fish sluggish — slow, deep presentations.
Flow is 2,500 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 2,720 cfs).
Flow
2,500 cfs
Gauge Height
8.71 ft
Water Temp
36.7°F (2.6°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 14% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
36.7°F (2.6°C) · as of Oct 3, 10:30 AM UTC
Water temperature has fallen about 3°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 15284000 is a public stream gauge on Matanuska 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
Partly cloudy
42° / 28°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 23 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain
48° / 36°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 21 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain
50° / 38°F
Precip: 0.05 in · Wind: 7 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
- WASILLA C NR PALMER AK · 4.8 mi
- MOOSE C NR PALMER AK · 5.3 mi
- PALMER (BODENBURG) C AT E DILLY AVE NR PALMER AK · 6.0 mi
- KNIK R NR PALMER AK · 7.3 mi
- L SUSITNA R NR PALMER AK · 8.7 mi
- COTTONWOOD C NR WASILLA AK · 11.4 mi
- EKLUTNA LK NR PALMER AK · 13.8 mi
- EKLUTNA R AT OLD GLENN HWY AT EKLUTNA AK · 14.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Matanuska River above or below normal right now?
Matanuska River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 2,500 cfs, compared with a typical median of 2,720 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Matanuska River?
The latest reported water temperature on Matanuska River is 36.7°F (2.6°C) as of Oct 3, 10:30 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Matanuska River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include WASILLA C NR PALMER AK (4.8 miles away), MOOSE C NR PALMER AK (5.3 miles away), PALMER (BODENBURG) C AT E DILLY AVE NR PALMER AK (6.0 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Matanuska River?
The forecast for today near Matanuska River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 42°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Matanuska River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies, extreme temp · 37°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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