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Duck Lake Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

natural watercourse in Siskiyou County, California, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 11518700, as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
67°F
20°C
Gage height
2.21 ft
water level

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SCOTT R AB HWY 3 BR A FORT JONES CA (17.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Duck Lake Creek

H: 86° L: 57°
Clear
Clear
63°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
0%
Humidity
27%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
65°
3 AM
Clear
61°
6 AM
Clear
57°
9 AM
Sunny
67°
12 PM
Sunny
81°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Duck Lake Creek?
Duck Lake Creek is a river in California.
What is the water temperature at Duck Lake Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Duck Lake Creek in California is 67°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 11518700, 17.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Duck Lake Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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