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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 23 (median 863 ft³/s over 112 years).
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natural watercourse in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States of America; geonames ID = 5245030

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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 05356500, as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 863 ft³/s over 112 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
317 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.47 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 863 ft³/s over 112 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHIPPEWA RIVER NEAR BRUCE, WI (8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 77° L: 50°
Sunny
Sunny
77°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
37%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
6.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
57°
3 AM
Clear
53°
6 AM
Clear
50°
9 AM
Overcast
61°
12 PM
Sunny
72°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Sunny
71°
9 PM
Clear
59°

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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 23, 2026.

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