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Colorado River at Bastrop 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 Bastrop near Bastrop, Texas.

River flow

600 cfs
USGS reading 33 min ago · gage height 3.23 ft
Normal for this date

142% of the median flow for November 8 (424 cfs, records since 1961).

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

10/10Excellent
  • New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
  • Moonrise lines up with sunrise
  • Barometer falling - fish often feed ahead of a front
  • Fishable breeze (~6 mph)
  • High chance of rain (74%)
  • Normal for this date flow

Colorado River at Bastrop flow, last 30 days (cfs)

1044668271,1881,550Oct 9Oct 24Nov 8
Daily flow Historical median Typical range (25th–75th percentile)

Colorado River at Bastrop flow vs. last year

-9063,2047,31411,42415,534Nov 2025Feb 2026May 2026Aug 2026Nov 2026
Last 12 months Same dates a year earlier

Best fishing times today

  • 5:46 AM – 6:46 AMMinor · Moonrise
  • 10:41 AM – 12:41 PMMajor · Moon overhead
  • 4:31 PM – 5:31 PMMinor · Moonset
☀ 6:48 AM – 5:36 PM · ☾ New Moon (0%)

3-day forecast

Today Nov 8
10/10 Excellent

64°/59°F · wind up to 10 mph · rain 74%

Monday Nov 9
6/10 Good

68°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 78%

Tuesday Nov 10
8/10 Very good

74°/55°F · calm · rain 14%

Colorado River at Bastrop FAQ

What is the flow of the Colorado River at Bastrop today?

The Colorado River at Bastrop is flowing at 600 cubic feet per second (USGS gauge 08159200), normal for this date (142% of the median for November 8).

Is the Colorado River at Bastrop 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 08159200 (discharge, provisional). cfs = cubic feet per second. Forecast: National Weather Service.