Black River (Watertown)

Poor
Flow Rate
-
CFS
Gauge Height
-
ft
Water Temp
-
°F
Air Temp
55.1
°F
Clarity
Wind
15
mph SSW

Last updated: 1 minute ago

Guide's Report

poor fishing

Tough conditions. Save your energy for a better window.

What's Coming

More rain coming on top of already high water. Don't waste your time — wait for 24-48 hours of dry weather to let things clear.

7-Day Flow & Temperature

30-Day Statistics

Min Flow
10,900 CFS
Max Flow
10,900 CFS
Avg Flow
10,900 CFS
Min Temp
-
Max Temp
-
Avg Temp
-

7-Day Fishing Outlook

Multiple days of heavy rain ahead — expect significant flow increases and muddy water. Plan trips for windows between rain events or 1-2 days after.

Best day to fish: Saturday — Dry conditions — flows should remain stable. Good day to target tailouts and runs.

Today is the day before rain moves in — barometric pressure drop often triggers aggressive feeding. Don't miss it.

Warming trend through the week — if snow is on the ground, expect snowmelt to push flows up.

Daily Fishing Forecast

Today — Angler's Report

fair fishing
  • Dry conditions — flows should remain stable. Good day to target tailouts and runs.

NWS Forecast Detail

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 7 to 14 mph.

Friday — Angler's Report

poor fishing
  • Heavy rain expected — river will likely blow out. Fish early before it rises or wait 24-48 hours after for the drop.

NWS Forecast Detail

Friday: Rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday — Angler's Report

good fishing
  • Dry conditions — flows should remain stable. Good day to target tailouts and runs.

NWS Forecast Detail

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph.

Sunday — Angler's Report

fair fishing
  • Moderate rain will push flows up. Water may get stained to muddy — switch to bright flies and heavier weight.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.

NWS Forecast Detail

Sunday: A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday — Angler's Report

poor fishing
  • Moderate rain will push flows up. Water may get stained to muddy — switch to bright flies and heavier weight.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.
  • Breezy conditions (15 mph SW) — adjust casting angles and expect some difficulty with line control.

NWS Forecast Detail

Monday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday — Angler's Report

fair fishing
  • Moderate rain will push flows up. Water may get stained to muddy — switch to bright flies and heavier weight.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.

NWS Forecast Detail

Tuesday: A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday — Angler's Report

fair fishing
  • Moderate rain will push flows up. Water may get stained to muddy — switch to bright flies and heavier weight.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.

NWS Forecast Detail

Wednesday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday — Angler's Report

good fishing
  • Light rain will bump flows slightly and give overcast skies — steelhead feed aggressively in these conditions.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.

NWS Forecast Detail

Thursday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

Forecast via NWS, updated 3 hours ago. Fishing ratings are estimates based on weather — always check current river conditions.

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