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Brazos River near Palo Pinto flow & fishing conditions

Live river flow from USGS, how it compares with normal for today, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for the Brazos River near Palo Pinto near Palo Pinto, Texas.

River flow

187 cfs
USGS reading 13 min ago · gage height 1.53 ft
Normal for this date

152% of the median flow for November 8 (123 cfs, records since 1941).

Wading & floating

Typical flow for the season.

Flow changes fast after rain upstream. Check local conditions and never cross flooded roads or low-water crossings.

Today's fishing conditions

8/10Very good
  • New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
  • Moonrise lines up with sunrise
  • Barometer falling fast - fish often feed ahead of a front
  • Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
  • Normal for this date flow

Brazos River near Palo Pinto flow, last 30 days (cfs)

-54148351554756Oct 9Oct 24Nov 8
Daily flow Historical median Typical range (25th–75th percentile)

Brazos River near Palo Pinto flow vs. last year

-1,4223,8209,06214,30419,546Nov 2025Feb 2026May 2026Aug 2026Nov 2026
Last 12 months Same dates a year earlier

Best fishing times today

  • 5:55 AM – 6:55 AMMinor · Moonrise
  • 10:45 AM – 12:45 PMMajor · Moon overhead
  • 4:29 PM – 5:29 PMMinor · Moonset
☀ 6:57 AM – 5:36 PM · ☾ New Moon (0%)

3-day forecast

Today Nov 8
8/10 Very good

69°/56°F · calm · rain 4%

Monday Nov 9
8/10 Very good

73°/52°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 10%

Tuesday Nov 10
8/10 Very good

77°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 10%

Brazos River near Palo Pinto FAQ

What is the flow of the Brazos River near Palo Pinto today?

The Brazos River near Palo Pinto is flowing at 187 cubic feet per second (USGS gauge 08089000), normal for this date (152% of the median for November 8).

Is the Brazos River near Palo Pinto good for wading or floating right now?

Typical flow for the season. Always check local conditions and posted warnings before you go.

Nearby river gauges

Data: USGS gauge 08089000 (discharge, provisional). cfs = cubic feet per second. Forecast: National Weather Service.