Genesee River

Poor
Flow Rate
-
CFS
Gauge Height
-
ft
Water Temp
-
°F
Air Temp
55.9
°F
Clarity
Wind
7
mph SW

Last updated: 52 seconds ago

Gauge Readings

Gauge Flow (CFS) Height (ft) Water Temp Updated
Genesee River at Ford St Bridge, Rochester (primary) 7,850 11.84 48°F 2 hours ago
Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge, Mortimer 6,730 13.96 - 2 hours ago
Genesee River at Avon 5,990 - - 2 hours ago
Genesee River near Mount Morris 5,490 10.38 - 2 hours ago
Honeoye Creek at Honeoye Falls 296 3.96 - 2 hours ago
Oatka Creek at Garbutt 410 3.52 - 2 hours ago
Black Creek at Churchville 240 2.77 - 2 hours 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.

Warming trend in the forecast — rising water temps can trigger aggressive feeding, especially if water is currently cold.

7-Day Flow & Temperature

30-Day Statistics

Min Flow
7,850 CFS
Max Flow
7,890 CFS
Avg Flow
7,870 CFS
Min Temp
48°F
Max Temp
48°F
Avg Temp
48°F

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

good fishing

NWS Forecast Detail

Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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.
  • Warm for steelhead season — focus on early morning when water is coolest.

NWS Forecast Detail

Friday: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. North wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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: Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph.

Sunday — 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

Sunday: A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday — 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

Monday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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 slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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 66.

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

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