Colorado River at Austin 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 Colorado River at Austin near Austin, Texas.
River flow
107% of the median flow for November 8 (392 cfs, records since 1899).
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
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling fast - fish often feed ahead of a front
- Fishable breeze (~5 mph)
- High chance of rain (80%)
- Normal for this date flow
Colorado River at Austin flow, last 30 days (cfs)
Colorado River at Austin flow vs. last year
Best fishing times today
- 5:47 AM – 6:47 AMMinor · Moonrise
- 10:42 AM – 12:42 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:32 PM – 5:32 PMMinor · Moonset
3-day forecast
62°/59°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 80%
66°/56°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 77%
71°/56°F · calm · rain 15%
Colorado River at Austin FAQ
What is the flow of the Colorado River at Austin today?
The Colorado River at Austin is flowing at 420 cubic feet per second (USGS gauge 08158000), normal for this date (107% of the median for November 8).
Is the Colorado River at Austin 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 08158000 (discharge, provisional). cfs = cubic feet per second. Forecast: National Weather Service.