Can you swim here today?
Fox River
Wisconsin · River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 05405000, 16.6 miles away, reports a streamflow of 334 ft³/s near Fox River but no water-temperature reading.
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 05405000, as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 243 ft³/s over 91 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 243 ft³/s over 91 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Wisconsin yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BARABOO RIVER NEAR BARABOO, WI (16.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:00 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.