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Auger Falls
Waterfall · Wells, New York
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 197 ft³/s
- Gage height 1.82 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SACANDAGA RIVER NEAR HOPE NY (7.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01321000, as of Oct 29, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 559 ft³/s over 115 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Brown Trout, Rock Bass, White Sucker and 9 more species.
12 fish species in 13 public records within 2 km of Auger Falls since 2000.
- 2 records · 2002
- 1 record · 2002
- White Sucker Catostomus commersonii1 record · 2002
- Fantail Darter Etheostoma flabellare1 record · 2002
- Tessellated Darter Etheostoma olmstedi1 record · 2002
- Cutlip Minnow Exoglossum maxillingua1 record · 2002
- Common Shiner Luxilus cornutus1 record · 2002
- 1 record · 2002
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- Stonecat Noturus flavus1 record · 2002
- Blacknose Dace Rhinichthys atratulus1 record · 2002
- Longnose Dace Rhinichthys cataractae1 record · 2002
- Creek Chub Semotilus atromaculatus1 record · 2002
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Sacandaga watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auger Falls?
- Auger Falls is a waterfall in Wells, New York.
- Can you swim at Auger Falls?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Auger Falls rated?
- Auger Falls in Wells, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 63 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Wells, NY 12190
Wells, New York 12190
💧 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Visit after rainfall for best water flow
- ›Wear sturdy hiking boots with good traction
- ›Bring a waterproof camera or phone case
- ›Stay on designated trails and viewing areas
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