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Red Cloud R Fishing Conditions

Updated 1 hour ago · 1 attached data sensor

60/100Fair
SHOULD YOU FISH TODAY?

Today and tomorrow look broadly similar

Today is 60/100 and tomorrow is 64/100. The difference is too small to justify postponing solely because of the forecast. The tomorrow comparison changes forecast weather while carrying forward the latest measured water context, so recheck the gauge or tide before leaving.

Today60/100
Tomorrow64/100
Decision confidenceLimited
Water level90.09 ft

A live gauge-height reading is available even though discharge is not. Use the 24-hour gauge trend and official station context rather than treating the number alone as good or bad fishing.

Wind15 mph

Wind will be noticeable, especially on open water and exposed banks.

What we still don't know
  • No authoritative species evidence is attached yet, so this page deliberately does not recommend specific fish species.
Gauge height90.09 ftUSGS
24h gauge change-0.01 ftvs ~24h ago
Air temp65°FNWS
Wind15 mphS
WHAT CHANGED

Current score drivers

  • Current wind is about 15 mph.
  • Current precipitation probability is 30%.
NEXT 24 HOURS

Best planning windows

Tue 8 pm77/100

low rain risk · near dawn/dusk

15 mph wind · 13% rain
Tue 10 pm77/100

low rain risk · near dawn/dusk

15 mph wind · 3% rain
Wed 10 am71/100

manageable wind · low rain risk

10 mph wind · 2% rain

These rank weather/light/tide logistics only. They are not bite forecasts.

7-DAY PLANNING OUTLOOK

Weather-based trip planning

Tue55/10051–66°F · wind up to 15 mph
Wed64/10045–61°F · wind up to 15 mph
Thu67/10044–55°F · wind up to 5 mph
Fri67/10047–56°F · wind up to 5 mph
Sat62/10044–54°F · wind up to 10 mph
Sun55/10042–54°F · wind up to 15 mph
Mon67/10042–53°F · wind up to 10 mph

Future scores primarily reflect forecast weather while using today's water conditions as the baseline. Recheck before the trip because river flow, tides and water temperature can change.

SPECIES INTELLIGENCE

Confirmed fish targets

No authoritative species occurrence evidence is attached to this water yet, so the site deliberately does not recommend trout, bass or any other target merely because the temperature looks compatible.

Species recommendations require stored authoritative/editor-confirmed occurrence evidence. Broad temperature compatibility is not enough.

GEAR FOR THESE CONDITIONS

Useful starting points

Wind-resistant outer layer

Wind is strong enough to affect comfort and casting.

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PROVENANCE

Where this page gets its facts

  • USGS: Red Cloud R At Anton Larsen Bay Nr Kodiak Ak (sensor ID 15297476)

Water data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Weather forecasts/alerts: National Weather Service (NWS). Coastal tide/observation data: NOAA CO-OPS where applicable. Derived scores are site calculations, not official agency products.

ACCESS + REGULATIONS

Verify before you fish

Fishing license

Licensing and exemptions vary.

USFWS license finder →
Alaska rules

Seasons, limits and special reaches can change.

Verify official rules →
Access

A sensor coordinate is not proof of legal public access.

Check location/access context →
KEEP EXPLORING

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TRANSPARENCY

What this score means

This is a planning score based on measurable conditions. It is not a bite forecast and cannot guarantee catches. Missing facts are left unavailable rather than invented.

Read the methodology →