Illinois · Unknown Co.
Wabash River
· 200 mi · Class
Optimal: 7300–21900 CFS · USGS #03343010
20,300CFS
10.49 ft gauge height
Optimal↑Rising slowly (+100 cfs/hr)(+500 in 3h)
Avg flow: 14,572 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #03343010
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About
State fishing waters along 200 miles of river averaging 14,572 CFS, with optimal conditions running 7,300–21,900 CFS on USGS gauge 03343010. The Wabash supports Illinois fishing opportunities across its lower basin, though specific access points and target species require local coordination. At these flows, this is big water that demands respect from paddlers and anglers alike.
Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:20 AM
Moonrise
1:57 PM
Moonset
4:44 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:20 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality
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