Flint River at Bainbridge
River flow & level · USGS gauge 02356000 · Georgia · drains 7,570 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 5:45 PM · streamflow
The Flint River at Bainbridge is running 1,730 cfs, 44% of the median flow for October 26 (3,900 cfs, 75 years). Gage height is 18.78 ft, 6.2 ft below flood stage (25.0 ft). Flow is up 3% 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 (22.0 ft) is 3.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (25.0 ft) is 6.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (27.0 ft) is 8.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (36.0 ft) is 17.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
ReadingNormal range for the date (25th–75th pct.)Median for the date
Flint River at Bainbridge fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 6:49 PM ETWater 68°F, flow 44% of normal, flow steady, moderate NE wind — excellent fall fishing day (8/10), best window 7:49 AM–8:49 AM (moonset near sunrise).
Water 68°F, flow 44% of normal, flow steady, light NE wind — good fall fishing day (7/10), best window 7:23 PM–8:23 PM (moonrise near sunset).
- Water temp68°Fmeasured Oct 26, 5:45 PM · this gauge
- Air temphigh 82°F / low 50°FSunny
- WindModerate NE9–13 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 21
- Flow44% of normalFlow steady (+3% in 24 h)
Official Georgia fishing forecast: Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division — Lake & river fishing forecasts
Best fishing times today
Today is an excellent fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
8/10
Full moon · 99% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:49 AM · Sunset 6:54 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:18 AM–2:18 AM
- Moon underfoot12:46 PM–2:46 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset7:49 AM–8:49 AMSunrise
- Moonrise6:36 PM–7:36 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 8/10Excellent | Major 12:18 AM–2:18 AM · 12:46 PM–2:46 PM Minor 7:49 AM–8:49 AM · 6:36 PM–7:36 PM Moderate wind 9–13 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 5/10Fair | Major 1:14 AM–3:14 AM · 1:44 PM–3:44 PM Minor 9:00 AM–10:00 AM · 7:23 PM–8:23 PM Light wind 6–10 mph |
| WedOct 28 | 3/10Poor | Major 2:15 AM–4:15 AM · 2:46 PM–4:46 PM Minor 10:12 AM–11:12 AM · 8:18 PM–9:18 PM Moderate wind 7–13 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 3/10Poor | Major 3:19 AM–5:19 AM · 3:51 PM–5:51 PM Minor 11:21 AM–12:21 PM · 9:22 PM–10:22 PM Moderate wind 9–13 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:23 AM–6:23 AM · 4:55 PM–6:55 PM Minor 12:22 PM–1:22 PM · 10:31 PM–11:31 PM Moderate wind 8–12 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:25 AM–7:25 AM · 5:55 PM–7:55 PM Minor 1:14 PM–2:14 PM · 11:41 PM–12:41 AM Light wind 6–10 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:23 AM–7:23 AM · 5:50 PM–7:50 PM Minor 12:58 PM–1:58 PM · 11:49 PM–12:49 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)
| 3 |
| Today | 8, rounded | 8/10 |
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 30.91, -84.58 (moon times from astronomical equations, Flint River at Bainbridge local time).
Best fishing times today
Today is a good fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
7/10
Waning gibbous · 97% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:49 AM · Sunset 6:54 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead1:14 AM–3:14 AM
- Moon underfoot1:44 PM–3:44 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset9:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Moonrise7:23 PM–8:23 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 27 | 7/10Good | Major 1:14 AM–3:14 AM · 1:44 PM–3:44 PM Minor 9:00 AM–10:00 AM · 7:23 PM–8:23 PM Light wind 6–10 mph |
|---|---|---|
| WedOct 28 | 3/10Poor | Major 2:15 AM–4:15 AM · 2:46 PM–4:46 PM Minor 10:12 AM–11:12 AM · 8:18 PM–9:18 PM Moderate wind 7–13 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 3/10Poor | Major 3:19 AM–5:19 AM · 3:51 PM–5:51 PM Minor 11:21 AM–12:21 PM · 9:22 PM–10:22 PM Moderate wind 9–13 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:23 AM–6:23 AM · 4:55 PM–6:55 PM Minor 12:22 PM–1:22 PM · 10:31 PM–11:31 PM Moderate wind 8–12 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:25 AM–7:25 AM · 5:55 PM–7:55 PM Minor 1:14 PM–2:14 PM · 11:41 PM–12:41 AM Light wind 6–10 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:23 AM–7:23 AM · 5:50 PM–7:50 PM Minor 12:58 PM–1:58 PM · 11:49 PM–12:49 AM Light wind 6–8 mph |
| MonNov 2 | 5/10Fair | Major 6:16 AM–8:16 AM · 6:41 PM–8:41 PM Minor 1:34 PM–2:34 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)
| 3 |
| Today | 7, rounded | 7/10 |
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 30.91, -84.58 (moon times from astronomical equations, Flint River at Bainbridge local time).
Weather & wind at Flint River at Bainbridge
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- Tonight50°Partly CloudyWind NE 5 to 10 mphRain 0%
- Tuesday82° / 54°SunnyWind NE 5 to 10 mphRain 0%
- Wednesday82° / 61°SunnyWind NE 5 to 15 mphRain 1%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 30.910, -84.581 (grid TAE), issued Oct 26, 6:15 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 BGEG1- Action stage22 ft+3.2 ft from now
- Minor stage25 ft+6.2 ft from now
- Moderate stage27 ft+8.2 ft from now
- Major stage36 ft+17.2 ft from now
- Record crest40.9 ft1925
October 26 in history
75 years of flow records- Today1,730 cfs
- Same date last year2,250 cfs2025
- Median3,900 cfs
- Normal range2,900 cfs – 5,440 cfs25th–75th percentile
- Highest since 190811,400 cfs1965
- Lowest since 19081,470 cfs2013
Last 10 days
| Date | Mean flow (cfs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 2,484 | +11% |
| Sun Oct 25 | 2,230 | -0% |
| Sat Oct 24 | 2,240 | -10% |
| Fri Oct 23 | 2,490 | -9% |
| Thu Oct 22 | 2,750 | -2% |
| Wed Oct 21 | 2,820 | +2% |
| Tue Oct 20 | 2,770 | -16% |
| Mon Oct 19 | 3,290 | -11% |
| Sun Oct 18 | 3,710 | -7% |
| Sat Oct 17 | 4,000 | -10% |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- Flint River at Riverview Plantation, near Hopeful,ga17 mi · River2,290 cfs80% of normal
- Lake Seminole22 mi · Lake · Chattahoochee76.71 ft−1.29 ft vs normal pool
- Apalachicola River at Chattahoochee Fla22 mi · River10,400 cfs106% of normal
- Apalachicola River below Woodruff Dam, near Sneads22 mi · River42.03 ftstage 42.03 ft
- Flint River at Newton31 mi · River1,620 cfs70% of normal
- Lake Talquin36 mi · Lake · Bloxham, Fla.68.55 ft+0.09 ft vs normal
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 02356000 — Flint River At Bainbridge, Ga
- Location
- 30.9103, -84.5805 · Georgia
- Drainage area
- 7,570 sq mi
- Measures
- Streamflow (discharge), cubic feet per second
- Daily statistics
- 1908–2025 (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 BGEG1 — 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.