Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Jump River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Jump River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Jump River is a small rocky river in north-central Wisconsin. In the late 19th century it was used to drive logs down to the Chippewa River. Today it is recreational, rambling through woods and farmlands, used mostly by fishermen and paddlers.