Fisher River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM, the Fisher River is flowing at 72 cfs near Libby Mount, MT — 81% of normal for the date. 1 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite
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Fisher River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Libby Mount, the Fisher River is running 72 cfs — 81% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 81% of normal).
How the Fisher River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Libby Mount2,142 ft 72 cfs81%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Fisher River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (81%).
Fisher River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fisher River Near Libby Mount MT
Oct 6, 1:45 AM · USGS 12302055 |
72 cfs | 81% | 0% | 2.77 ft | 4.7 ft below | 2,142 ft |
|
Fisher River Near Copeland NC
Last reported Sep 30 · USGS 02113000 |
177 cfs | · | · | 2.69 ft | · | 932 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Fisher River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Fisher River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Fisher River
The Fisher River is a tributary of the Yadkin River in northwestern North Carolina. It has a length of 47.5 miles and a watershed area of 265 square miles. The river gets its name from the Fisher family, who were early settlers in the area. The Fisher River is dammed in two places, forming Badin Lake and Lake Tillery. These reservoirs are used for hydroelectric power generation, flood control, and recreation. The Badin Lake Dam was completed in 1917, while the Tillery Dam was completed in 1928. The Fisher River is also used for agriculture, with crops such as corn, soybeans, and tobacco grown in the area. Recreational activities on the river include fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The Fisher River is known for its scenic beauty and wildlife, including deer, turkey, and bald eagles.
Fishing near the Fisher River
About the Fisher River
How is the Fisher River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Fisher River is flowing at 72 cfs near Libby Mount, MT, about 81% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Fisher River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Fisher River is at 81% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Fisher River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Libby Mount (7.5 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.