What is the current flow on Salcha River?
Salcha River is currently flowing at 3,700 cfs at USGS gauge 15484000 as of Oct 2, 4:00 AM UTC.
Salcha River at Salchaket Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
8.24 ft
Flow 3,700 cfs · Water temp 36.9°F (2.7°C) · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 4:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · overcast, extreme temp · 37°F cold
Cold water has warmwater fish sluggish — slow, deep presentations.
Flow is 3,700 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 1,620 cfs).
Flow
3,700 cfs
Gauge Height
8.24 ft
Water Temp
36.9°F (2.7°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 13% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
36.9°F (2.7°C) · as of Oct 2, 4:00 AM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
Flow fell from 5,420 to 3,700 cfs this week; water cooled from 39°F to 37°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 15484000 is a public stream gauge on Salcha 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
Snow
35° / 23°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Partly cloudy
39° / 19°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Snow
41° / 25°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 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
- CHENA R BL MOOSE C DAM AK · 24.4 mi
- CHENA R BL HUNTS C NR TWO RIVERS AK · 27.1 mi
- L CHENA R NR FAIRBANKS AK · 30.2 mi
- CHENA R NR TWO RIVERS AK · 34.1 mi
- CHENA R AT FAIRBANKS AK · 34.5 mi
- TANANA R AT FAIRBANKS AK · 35.0 mi
- FISH C BL SOLO C NR CHATANIKA AK · 38.0 mi
- CHATANIKA R AB POKER C NR CHATANIKA AK · 48.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salcha River above or below normal right now?
Salcha River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 3,700 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,620 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Salcha River?
The latest reported water temperature on Salcha River is 36.9°F (2.7°C) as of Oct 2, 4:00 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Salcha River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include CHENA R BL MOOSE C DAM AK (24.4 miles away), CHENA R BL HUNTS C NR TWO RIVERS AK (27.1 miles away), L CHENA R NR FAIRBANKS AK (30.2 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Salcha River?
The forecast for today near Salcha River is snow, with temperatures around 35°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Salcha River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · overcast, 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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