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SwedenFish River near Fort Kent, Maine water level
River gauge, Fish River, Maine, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 124 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Fish River near Fort Kent, Maine, where the gauge shows 2.98 ft.
It is 8.02 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.92 ft – 3.06 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.93 ftApril 30, 2008
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 16.50 ft
- Low sections of Bradbury Road in Fort Kent are flooded and homes inundated on the river side. Historic flooding on the Fish River chain of lakes resulting in significant flooding of camps and homes along the lakes.
- 14.00 ft
- Fort Kent Main Street bridge fully inundated with high water and impassable.
- 13.00 ft
- Major flooding. Dozens of homes or camps inundated from Portage Lake to Eagle Lake and downstream. River reaches the decking of the Main Street bridge in Fort Kent. The Blockhouse area and much of West Main Street in Fort Kent inundated.
- 12.00 ft
- Moderate flooding. Homes in the Soldier Pond area of Wallagrass threatened. West approach of Soldier Pond Bridge inundated with bridge closed. Dangerous flow begins to threaten the Fort Kent Main Street bridge.
- 11.00 ft
- Minor flooding. Water reaches the bottom of the Main Street bridge in Fort Kent. Water encroaches on properties along Bradbury Road in Fort Kent. Camps and some homes threatened on the Fish River from Wallagrass to Fort Kent. Fish River chain of lakes significantly elevated resulting in minor lake flooding.
- 10.50 ft
- River approaches bankfull from Fish River Falls downstream to the confluence with the St. John River.
- 2.98 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.93 ft | April 30, 2008 |
| 2 | 12.43 ft | April 30, 1973 |
| 3 | 12.02 ft | May 3, 2018 |
| 4 | 11.75 ft | April 26, 1983 |
| 5 | 11.49 ft | May 16, 1961 |
| 6 | 11.20 ft | April 28, 2019 |
| 7 | 11.11 ft | April 30, 1979 |
| 8 | 10.88 ft | May 11, 1969 |
| 9 | 10.88 ft | May 1, 2005 |
| 10 | 10.82 ft | May 12, 1969 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John River below Fish R, near Fort Kent, MaineRiver gauge, St. John River | 4.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Saint John River at EdmundstonRiver gauge, Saint John River | 134.57 m | Low | −0.08 m | 24 km |
| St. Francis River at Outlet of Glasier LakeRiver gauge, St. Francis River | 0.69 m | Low | +0.01 m | 28 km |
| Iroquois River at Moulin MorneaultRiver gauge, Iroquois River | 3.42 m | Very low | −0.02 m | 30 km |
| St. John River at Dickey, MaineRiver gauge, St. John River | 4.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 25 mi |
| Allagash River near Allagash, MaineRiver gauge, Allagash River | 2.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 26 mi |
| Grande Riviere at Violette BridgeRiver gauge, Grande Riviere | 0.36 m | Normal | −0.06 m | 50 km |
| Aroostook River at Washburn, MaineRiver gauge, Aroostook River | 1.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Fish River near Fort Kent, Maine?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.02 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Fish River near Fort Kent, Maine today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.98 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Fish River near Fort Kent, Maine rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Fish River near Fort Kent, Maine normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Fish River near Fort Kent, Maine?
The highest level on record is 13.93 ft on April 30, 2008.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01013500(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.23750, -68.58278(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.98 ft | 2026-10-20 11:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 124 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Fish River near Fort Kent, Maine (usgs:01013500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/fish-river-near-fort-kent-maine
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