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Deschutes 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 108 ft³/s
- Gage height 24.58 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DESCHUTES RIVER AT E ST BRIDGE AT TUMWATER, WA (0.5 mi away), as of Oct 29, 12:45 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 12080010, as of Oct 29, 12:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 156 ft³/s over 53 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 12:45 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
tributary to Capitol Lake in Thurston and Lewis Counties, Washington state, United States of America
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What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Threespine Stickleback, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and 1 more species.
4 fish species in 4 public records within 2 km of Deschutes River since 2000.
- Threespine Stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus1 record · 2022
- 1 record · 2005
- 1 record · 2005
- 1 record · 2005
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Deschutes 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 (GBIF dataset, iNaturalist research-grade observations). 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 Deschutes River?
- Deschutes River is a river in Washington.
- Can you swim at Deschutes River?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
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Location & Contact
Washington
🌊 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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