Deschutes River (WA) at Near Rainier

WA · USGS gauge 12079000

Discharge

35

CFS

7-day range

35–41

CFS

Catalog range

50–800

CFS · reference

Flood stage

2,000

CFS · catalog

Last 7 days

7-day low 35 CFS high 41 CFS

Source: USGS National Water Information System, gauge 12079000

Reading Jul 26, 6:45 AM PDT

Catalog range and flood stage: Baseline Maps river catalog (reference data, updated with the app). USGS data is provisional and subject to revision.

Drainage

  • Terminal reach in the catalog drainage graph.

Reach data

  • Gauge location: 46.8520, -122.6687
  • Whitewater classification (catalog): Class I-II — Upper Deschutes; gentle gradient above Tumwater
  • Gauge data cadence: ~15-minute readings (USGS)

FAQ

What USGS gauge measures the Deschutes River (WA) at Near Rainier?
USGS gauge 12079000. It reports discharge in cubic feet per second (CFS), typically updating every 15 minutes, published by the USGS National Water Information System.
What do the fishable-range numbers on this page mean?
They are reference figures from the Baseline Maps river catalog — a compiled low/high discharge range and flood stage for this reach. They are catalog data, not a recommendation; conditions, regulations, and safety are always the angler's own call.

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