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Bear Creek

River

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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.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 75 ft³/s over 111 years).
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natural watercourse in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States of America; geonames ID = 5245034

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

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 05362000, as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 75 ft³/s over 111 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
31 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.81 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 75 ft³/s over 111 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Wisconsin yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge JUMP RIVER AT SHELDON, WI (8.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 76° L: 55°
Sunny
Sunny
73°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
44%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
4.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
59°
3 AM
Clear
58°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Wisconsin.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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