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Wabash River
River
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 4,540 ft³/s
- Gage height 5.34 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WABASH RIVER AT TERRE HAUTE, IN (0.5 mi away), as of Oct 29, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03341500, as of Oct 29, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 3,880 ft³/s over 99 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Indiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Longear Sunfish, Spotfin Shiner, Steelcolor Shiner and 5 more species.
8 fish species in 9 public records within 2 km of Wabash River since 2000.
- Longear Sunfish Lepomis megalotis2 records · 2007
- Spotfin Shiner Cyprinella spiloptera1 record · 2007
- Steelcolor Shiner Cyprinella whipplei1 record · 2007
- Shorthead Redhorse Moxostoma macrolepidotum1 record · 2007
- Emerald Shiner Notropis atherinoides1 record · 2007
- River Shiner Notropis blennius1 record · 2007
- Bluntnose Minnow Pimephales notatus1 record · 2007
- Bullhead Minnow Pimephales vigilax1 record · 2007
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS. 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 Wabash River?
- Wabash River is a river in Indiana.
- Can you swim at Wabash River?
- 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 Wabash River rated?
- Wabash River in Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 469 reviews.
- What amenities does Wabash River have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Wabash River include pet-friendly.
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Location & Contact
Indiana
🌊 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
- ›Wear life jackets when on the water
- ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
- ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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