USGS Real-Time River Conditions

The USGS provides a phenomenal resource for fishermen, in the form of their “Real-Time Water Data for the Nation”. Many of you may already use this resource, or have viewed the information for a particular river. This is a great tool for planning trips, checking last minute or viewing any possible effects of rain, snow melt or temperature on your favorite river. Follow the link below:

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt

Once at the website, you can select a state, and then one of many river monitoring sites. Data is available on some, or all, of these parameters:

Discharge – in cubic feet per second

Gage height – in feet

Water temperature – in degrees Celsius

Dissolved oxygen – unfiltered, in milligrams per liter

The data can be viewed for anywhere between 1 – 31 days