Chattahoochee River at Atlanta
River flow & level · USGS gauge 02336000 · Georgia · drains 1,450 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 5:45 PM · streamflow
The Chattahoochee River at Atlanta is running 1,700 cfs, 108% of the median flow for October 26 (1,570 cfs, 71 years). Gage height is 3.56 ft, 10.4 ft below flood stage (14.0 ft). Flow is up 65% from 24 hours ago.
Streamflow
cubic feet per secondReadingNormal range for the date (25th–75th pct.)Median for the date
Gage height & flood stages
ft above gauge datumAction (12.0 ft) is 8.4 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (14.0 ft) is 10.4 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (18.0 ft) is 14.4 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (20.0 ft) is 16.4 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Action (12.0 ft) is 8.4 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (14.0 ft) is 10.4 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (18.0 ft) is 14.4 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (20.0 ft) is 16.4 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Action (12.0 ft) is 9.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (14.0 ft) is 11.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (18.0 ft) is 15.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (20.0 ft) is 17.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
ReadingNormal range for the date (25th–75th pct.)Median for the date
Chattahoochee River at Atlanta fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 6:49 PM ETWater 60°F, flow 108% of normal, flow rising fast (+65%), light ENE wind — good fall fishing day (6/10), best window 7:54 AM–8:54 AM (moonset near sunrise).
Water 60°F, flow 108% of normal, flow rising fast (+65%), calm wind, pressure steady — fair fall fishing day (5/10), best window 7:14 PM–8:14 PM (moonrise near sunset).
- Water temp60°Fmeasured Oct 26, 5:45 PM · this gauge
- Air temphigh 75°F / low 48°FSunny
- WindLight ENE2–7 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 13
- Flow108% of normalFlow rising fast (+65% in 24 h) — often muddy, unsettled water
Official Georgia fishing forecast: Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division — Lake & river fishing forecasts
Best fishing times today
Today is a good fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
6/10
Full moon · 99% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:52 AM · Sunset 6:50 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:18 AM–2:18 AM
- Moon underfoot12:45 PM–2:45 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset7:54 AM–8:54 AMSunrise
- Moonrise6:29 PM–7:29 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 6/10Good | Major 12:18 AM–2:18 AM · 12:45 PM–2:45 PM Minor 7:54 AM–8:54 AM · 6:29 PM–7:29 PM Light wind 2–7 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 5/10Fair | Major 1:14 AM–3:14 AM · 1:43 PM–3:43 PM Minor 9:08 AM–10:08 AM · 7:14 PM–8:14 PM Calm wind 1–6 mph · pressure steady |
| WedOct 28 | 5/10Fair | Major 2:14 AM–4:14 AM · 2:46 PM–4:46 PM Minor 10:21 AM–11:21 AM · 8:08 PM–9:08 PM Light wind 5–8 mph · pressure falling |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 3:18 AM–5:18 AM · 3:51 PM–5:51 PM Minor 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · 9:12 PM–10:12 PM Light wind 6–8 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:23 AM–6:23 AM · 4:54 PM–6:54 PM Minor 12:31 PM–1:31 PM · 10:21 PM–11:21 PM Light wind 4–7 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:25 AM–7:25 AM · 5:54 PM–7:54 PM Minor 1:21 PM–2:21 PM · 11:33 PM–12:33 AM Light wind 5–9 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:23 AM–7:23 AM · 5:50 PM–7:50 PM Minor 1:03 PM–2:03 PM · 11:43 PM–12:43 AM Light wind 6–8 mph |
How this rating works
Solunar theory says fish feed more when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 hours) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods, about 1 hour). On a lake or river there is no tide, so instead of tide changes we score the local conditions anglers watch: the barometric pressure trend, the wind, whether the river is steady, and the water temperature where it is measured.
| Base | every day starts at 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise / sunset | a period overlaps sunrise or sunset ±1 h: major +2, minor +1 (max 3) (Moonset × sunrise +1; Moonrise × sunset +1) | 2 |
| Moon phase | within 2 days of a new or full moon +2, within 4 days +1 (today: 0.5 days) | 2 |
| Local conditions | pressure 6 AM→6 PM: falling +2, steady or slowly rising +1, rising fast 0 · daytime wind 4–15 mph +1, over 20 mph (or gusts over 30) −1 · flow within ±15% in 24 h +1, rising over 25% −1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 1 |
| Today | 6, rounded | 6/10 |
1–3 poor · 4–5 fair · 6–7 good · 8–10 excellent. Pressure and wind are the NOAA National Weather Service hourly forecast for this spot; the level/flow trend is the latest 24 hours of readings on this page; water temperature measured at this gauge. Days 2–7 score sun, moon, forecast pressure and forecast wind only (level and water temperature aren’t forecast). Solunar times are a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Solunar periods calculated for 33.86, -84.45 (moon times from astronomical equations, Chattahoochee River at Atlanta local time).
Best fishing times today
Today is a fair fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
5/10
Waning gibbous · 97% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:52 AM · Sunset 6:49 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead1:14 AM–3:14 AM
- Moon underfoot1:43 PM–3:43 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset9:08 AM–10:08 AM
- Moonrise7:14 PM–8:14 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 27 | 5/10Fair | Major 1:14 AM–3:14 AM · 1:43 PM–3:43 PM Minor 9:08 AM–10:08 AM · 7:14 PM–8:14 PM Calm wind 1–6 mph · pressure steady |
|---|---|---|
| WedOct 28 | 5/10Fair | Major 2:14 AM–4:14 AM · 2:46 PM–4:46 PM Minor 10:21 AM–11:21 AM · 8:08 PM–9:08 PM Light wind 5–8 mph · pressure falling |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 3:18 AM–5:18 AM · 3:51 PM–5:51 PM Minor 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · 9:12 PM–10:12 PM Light wind 6–8 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:23 AM–6:23 AM · 4:54 PM–6:54 PM Minor 12:31 PM–1:31 PM · 10:21 PM–11:21 PM Light wind 4–7 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:25 AM–7:25 AM · 5:54 PM–7:54 PM Minor 1:21 PM–2:21 PM · 11:33 PM–12:33 AM Light wind 5–9 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:23 AM–7:23 AM · 5:50 PM–7:50 PM Minor 1:03 PM–2:03 PM · 11:43 PM–12:43 AM Light wind 6–8 mph |
| MonNov 2 | 5/10Fair | Major 6:15 AM–8:15 AM · 6:40 PM–8:40 PM Minor 1:38 PM–2:38 PM Light wind 4–7 mph |
How this rating works
Solunar theory says fish feed more when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 hours) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods, about 1 hour). On a lake or river there is no tide, so instead of tide changes we score the local conditions anglers watch: the barometric pressure trend, the wind, whether the river is steady, and the water temperature where it is measured.
| Base | every day starts at 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise / sunset | a period overlaps sunrise or sunset ±1 h: major +2, minor +1 (max 3) (Moonrise × sunset +1) | 1 |
| Moon phase | within 2 days of a new or full moon +2, within 4 days +1 (today: 1.5 days) | 2 |
| Local conditions | pressure 6 AM→6 PM: falling +2, steady or slowly rising +1, rising fast 0 · daytime wind 4–15 mph +1, over 20 mph (or gusts over 30) −1 · flow within ±15% in 24 h +1, rising over 25% −1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 1 |
| Today | 5, rounded | 5/10 |
1–3 poor · 4–5 fair · 6–7 good · 8–10 excellent. Pressure and wind are the NOAA National Weather Service hourly forecast for this spot; the level/flow trend is the latest 24 hours of readings on this page; water temperature measured at this gauge. Days 2–7 score sun, moon, forecast pressure and forecast wind only (level and water temperature aren’t forecast). Solunar times are a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Solunar periods calculated for 33.86, -84.45 (moon times from astronomical equations, Chattahoochee River at Atlanta local time).
Weather & wind at Chattahoochee River at Atlanta
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- Tonight48°Mostly CloudyWind 0 mphRain 0%
- Tuesday75° / 50°SunnyWind NE 0 to 5 mphRain 0%
- Wednesday73° / 53°Mostly SunnyWind E 5 to 10 mphRain 0%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 33.859, -84.454 (grid FFC), issued Oct 26, 5:57 PM local time. High / low are air temperatures; water temperature is in the fishing section above. The “Air temp & weather” tile at the top refreshes live.
Flood stages
NOAA NWS gauge VING1- Action stage12 ft+8.4 ft from now
- Minor stage14 ft+10.4 ft from now
- Moderate stage18 ft+14.4 ft from now
- Major stage20 ft+16.4 ft from now
- Record crest29 ft1919
October 26 in history
71 years of flow records- Today1,700 cfs
- Same date last year1,370 cfs2025
- Median1,570 cfs
- Normal range1,110 cfs – 2,640 cfs25th–75th percentile
- Highest since 19567,440 cfs1998
- Lowest since 1956450 cfs1956
Last 10 days
| Date | Mean flow (cfs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 1,157 | +9% |
| Sun Oct 25 | 1,060 | +3% |
| Sat Oct 24 | 1,030 | +0% |
| Fri Oct 23 | 1,030 | +0% |
| Thu Oct 22 | 1,030 | -1% |
| Wed Oct 21 | 1,040 | +1% |
| Tue Oct 20 | 1,030 | -6% |
| Mon Oct 19 | 1,090 | -4% |
| Sun Oct 18 | 1,130 | +1% |
| Sat Oct 17 | 1,120 | -2% |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- Chattahoochee River at Morgan Falls Dam9 mi · Lake · Morgan Falls Dam863.56 ft−1.34 ft vs normal
- Allatoona Lake26 mi · Lake · Cartersville833.95 ft−6.05 ft vs summer pool
- Lake Lanier30 mi · Lake · Buford1,063.03 ft−7.97 ft vs full pool
- Lake Kedron31 mi · Lake · Peachtree City834.12 ft−0.45 ft vs normal
- Randy Poynter Lake31 mi · Lake · Spillway, near Milstead731.99 ft24h −0.02 ft
- Lake Peachtree Headwater34 mi · Lake · Peachtree City784.43 ft−0.04 ft vs normal
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 02336000 — Chattahoochee River At Atlanta, Ga
- Location
- 33.8592, -84.4544 · Georgia
- Drainage area
- 1,450 sq mi
- Measures
- Streamflow (discharge), cubic feet per second
- Daily statistics
- 1956–2026 (approved daily values)
- Latest reading
- Oct 26, 5:45 PM local time (provisional)
- Page built
- Oct 26, 2026 6:49 PM ET
- Flood stages
- NWS gauge VING1 — National Water Prediction Service
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Water Data for the Nation (USGS monitoring location page). Readings every 15–60 minutes; the newest values are provisional. Percentiles compare today’s reading with every past year’s daily mean for the same calendar date. Weather: NOAA National Weather Service.