What is the current flow on Fortymile River?
Fortymile River is currently flowing at 1,720 cfs at USGS gauge 15348000 as of Oct 2, 2:00 AM UTC.
Fortymile River at Steele Creek Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
71.61 ft
Flow 1,720 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 2:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · clear skies
Flow is 1,720 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 2,580 cfs).
Flow
1,720 cfs
Gauge Height
71.61 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 15% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 1,890 to 1,720 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 15348000 is a public stream gauge on Fortymile 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 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Snow
39° / 25°F
Precip: 0.01 in · Wind: 1 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Overcast
41° / 20°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 1 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Snow
40° / 26°F
Precip: 0.04 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
- WADE C TRIB NR CHICKEN AK · 13.8 mi
- YUKON R AT EAGLE AK · 33.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fortymile River above or below normal right now?
Fortymile River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 1,720 cfs, compared with a typical median of 2,580 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Fortymile River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Fortymile River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Fortymile River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include WADE C TRIB NR CHICKEN AK (13.8 miles away), YUKON R AT EAGLE AK (33.8 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Fortymile River?
The forecast for today near Fortymile River is snow, with temperatures around 39°F and precipitation near 0.01 inches.
Is Fortymile River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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