What is the current flow on Slide Ditch?
Slide Ditch is currently flowing at 7.91 cfs at USGS gauge 384658106521901 as of Oct 3, 7:15 PM UTC.
Slide Ditch at Crested Butte Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
0.64 ft
Flow 7.91 cfs · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 7:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 7.91 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 34 cfs).
Flow
7.91 cfs
Gauge Height
0.64 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 384658106521901 is a public stream gauge on Slide Ditch in Colorado. 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
70° / 63°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
67° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
68° / 42°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 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
- EAST RIVER BELOW CEMENT CREEK NR CRESTED BUTTE, CO · 0.1 mi
- EAST RIVER NUMBER 1 DITCH FLUME 1 ABV HWY 135, CO · 0.9 mi
- EAST RIVER NUMBER 1 DITCH FLUME 2 ABV HWY 135, CO · 1.0 mi
- SC01508511CBA ER2 · 1.5 mi
- SC01508511DBB ER3 · 1.7 mi
- SC01508512CAA ER1 · 2.2 mi
- SC01508514DCD ER4 · 3.1 mi
- SC01508523DAB ER5 · 3.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Slide Ditch above or below normal right now?
Slide Ditch is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 7.91 cfs, compared with a typical median of 34 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Slide Ditch?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Slide Ditch, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Slide Ditch?
Nearby gauges worth checking include EAST RIVER BELOW CEMENT CREEK NR CRESTED BUTTE, CO (0.1 miles away), EAST RIVER NUMBER 1 DITCH FLUME 1 ABV HWY 135, CO (0.9 miles away), EAST RIVER NUMBER 1 DITCH FLUME 2 ABV HWY 135, CO (1.0 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Slide Ditch?
The forecast for today near Slide Ditch is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 70°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Slide Ditch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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