Can you swim here today?
Hatchery Creek
Hayward, Wisconsin · River
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Hatchery Creek is 60°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 05331833, 11.9 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 05331833, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 96 ft³/s over 27 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 96 ft³/s over 27 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Wisconsin yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NAMEKAGON RIVER AT LEONARDS, WI (11.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.