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Susitna R Fishing Conditions

Updated 2 hours ago · 1 attached data sensor

62/100Fair
SHOULD YOU FISH TODAY?

Today looks better for fishing logistics

Today is 62/100 and tomorrow is 50/100. The forecast deteriorates enough that today has the better conditions-based case. The tomorrow comparison changes forecast weather while carrying forward the latest measured water context, so recheck the gauge or tide before leaving.

Today62/100
Tomorrow50/100
Decision confidenceLimited
River flow14,700 cfs

Current streamflow is 14,700 cfs. Flow is falling by about 10% over 24 hours.

Wind5 mph

Wind should be relatively manageable for most fishing logistics.

What we still don't know
  • No authoritative species evidence is attached yet, so this page deliberately does not recommend specific fish species.
  • No qualified multi-year monthly flow baseline is available yet, so the current flow cannot be labeled high or low for the season.
Streamflow14,700 cfsUSGS
24h flow trend-10%vs ~24h ago
Gauge height8.85 ftUSGS
Air temp50°FNWS
Wind5 mphSW
WHAT CHANGED

Current score drivers

  • Streamflow is down 10% versus roughly 24 hours ago.
  • Current wind is about 5 mph.
  • Current precipitation probability is 100%.
NEXT 24 HOURS

Best planning windows

Tue 11 am59/100

light wind · high rain risk

5 mph wind · 100% rain
Tue 7 pm67/100

manageable wind · high rain risk · near dawn/dusk

10 mph wind · 100% rain
Tue 9 pm67/100

manageable wind · high rain risk · near dawn/dusk

10 mph wind · 100% rain

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

7-DAY PLANNING OUTLOOK

Weather-based trip planning

Tue50/10050–55°F · wind up to 15 mph
Wed50/10043–54°F · wind up to 15 mph
Thu50/10041–54°F · wind up to 15 mph
Fri64/10041–52°F · wind up to 0 mph
Sat64/10039–53°F · wind up to 5 mph
Sun69/10036–52°F · wind up to 5 mph
Mon69/10036–48°F · wind up to 5 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

Packable rain shell

Meaningful precipitation risk is in the forecast.

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Multiple weights let you adjust to current speed and depth.

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PROVENANCE

Where this page gets its facts

  • USGS: Susitna R At Gold Creek Ak (sensor ID 15292000)

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.

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Alaska rules

Seasons, limits and special reaches can change.

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Access

A sensor coordinate is not proof of legal public access.

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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 →