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North Carolina · Unknown Co.

Oconaluftee River

· 19 mi · Class
Optimal: 250–775 CFS · USGS #03512000
Water temp: 71°F
524 avg
175CFS
1.20 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 524 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #03512000
Tribal

About

The Oconaluftee River flows 19 miles through tribal waters at an average of 524 CFS, with optimal conditions between 250–775 CFS. USGS gauge 03512000 provides current readings for this mountain stream that draws its character from steep Appalachian watersheds.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:02 AM
Moonrise
1:51 PM
Moonset
4:14 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:02 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

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