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Comal River at New Braunfels 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 Comal River at New Braunfels near New Braunfels, Texas.

River flow

177 cfs
USGS reading 28 min ago · gage height 3.71 ft
Below normal for this date

60% of the median flow for November 8 (294 cfs, records since 1933).

Wading & floating

Lower than usual. Good wading; floats may be slow with some shallow spots.

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

Today's fishing conditions

7/10Good
  • 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 (~11 mph)
  • High chance of rain (94%)
  • Thunderstorms possible - stay off the water when you hear thunder

Comal River at New Braunfels flow, last 30 days (cfs)

120185250315380Oct 9Oct 24Nov 8
Daily flow Historical median Typical range (25th–75th percentile)

Comal River at New Braunfels flow vs. last year

-573247041,0851,465Nov 2025Feb 2026May 2026Aug 2026Nov 2026
Last 12 months Same dates a year earlier

Best fishing times today

  • 5:48 AM – 6:48 AMMinor · Moonrise
  • 10:44 AM – 12:44 PMMajor · Moon overhead
  • 4:35 PM – 5:35 PMMinor · Moonset
☀ 6:51 AM – 5:40 PM · ☾ New Moon (0%)

3-day forecast

Today Nov 8
7/10 Good

63°/60°F · wind up to 15 mph · rain 94%

Monday Nov 9
8/10 Very good

65°/57°F · wind up to 10 mph · rain 88%

Tuesday Nov 10
8/10 Very good

70°/57°F · calm · rain 23%

Comal River at New Braunfels FAQ

What is the flow of the Comal River at New Braunfels today?

The Comal River at New Braunfels is flowing at 177 cubic feet per second (USGS gauge 08169000), below normal for this date (60% of the median for November 8).

Is the Comal River at New Braunfels good for wading or floating right now?

Lower than usual. Good wading; floats may be slow with some shallow spots. Always check local conditions and posted warnings before you go.

Nearby river gauges

Data: USGS gauge 08169000 (discharge, provisional). cfs = cubic feet per second. Forecast: National Weather Service.