What is the current flow on Maquoketa River?

Maquoketa River was running 4,000 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05418500. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Maquoketa River

Iowa. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 4,000 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

4,000

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC at gauge 05418500. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Maquoketa River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05416900	Maquoketa River at Manchester, IA	—
05418500	Maquoketa River near Maquoketa, IA	—

Fly fishing rivers →Iowa lakes →

Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).