Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven
River flow & level · USGS gauge 02197500 · Georgia · drains 8,650 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 11:45 AM · streamflow
The Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven is running 4,780 cfs, 81% of the median flow for October 26 (5,900 cfs, 74 years). Gage height is 4.05 ft, 10.9 ft below flood stage (15.0 ft). Flow is about the same as 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 (14.0 ft) is 9.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (15.0 ft) is 10.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (20.0 ft) is 15.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (25.0 ft) is 20.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Action (14.0 ft) is 9.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (15.0 ft) is 10.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (20.0 ft) is 15.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (25.0 ft) is 20.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Major (25.0 ft) is 20.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
ReadingNormal range for the date (25th–75th pct.)Median for the date
Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 12:50 PM ETFlow 81% of normal, flow steady, light NE wind — good fall fishing day (7/10), best window 7:40 AM–8:40 AM (moonset near sunrise).
- Water temp—no water-temperature sensor on this water yet
- Air temphigh 74°F / low 43°FSunny
- WindLight NE2–7 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 17
- Flow81% of normalFlow steady (-0% in 24 h)
Main species
- Largemouth bass
- Striped bass
- Bluegill
- Redear sunfish
- Catfish
Source: Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division — “Best Bets”, as published on the GA WRD Savannah fishing forecast.
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)
7/10
Full moon · 99% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:39 AM · Sunset 6:40 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:05 AM–2:05 AM
- Moon underfoot12:33 PM–2:33 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset7:40 AM–8:40 AMSunrise
- Moonrise6:19 PM–7:19 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 7/10Good | Major 12:05 AM–2:05 AM · 12:33 PM–2:33 PM Minor 7:40 AM–8:40 AM · 6:19 PM–7:19 PM Light wind 2–7 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 4/10Fair | Major 1:01 AM–3:01 AM · 1:31 PM–3:31 PM Minor 8:53 AM–9:53 AM · 7:04 PM–8:04 PM Calm wind 1–4 mph |
| WedOct 28 | 3/10Poor | Major 2:02 AM–4:02 AM · 2:34 PM–4:34 PM Minor 10:06 AM–11:06 AM · 7:59 PM–8:59 PM Light wind 2–7 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 3:06 AM–5:06 AM · 3:38 PM–5:38 PM Minor 11:15 AM–12:15 PM · 9:02 PM–10:02 PM Light wind 4–7 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 3/10Poor | Major 4:10 AM–6:10 AM · 4:42 PM–6:42 PM Minor 12:16 PM–1:16 PM · 10:12 PM–11:12 PM Calm wind 1–5 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 5:13 AM–7:13 AM · 5:42 PM–7:42 PM Minor 1:07 PM–2:07 PM · 11:23 PM–12:23 AM Calm wind 0–5 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 4/10Fair | Major 5:10 AM–7:10 AM · 5:37 PM–7:37 PM Minor 12:49 PM–1:49 PM · 11:32 PM–12:32 AM Calm wind 1–4 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)
| 2 |
| 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. 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 32.94, -81.50 (moon times from astronomical equations, Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven local time).
Weather & wind at Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- This Afternoon74° / 43°SunnyWind NE 7 mphRain 0%
- Tuesday77° / 45°SunnyWind NE 3 mphRain 0%
- Wednesday77° / 57°Mostly SunnyWind NE 2 to 7 mphRain 0%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 32.936, -81.503 (grid CHS), issued Oct 26, 10:37 AM 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 BFYG1- Action stage14 ft+9.9 ft from now
- Minor stage15 ft+10.9 ft from now
- Moderate stage20 ft+15.9 ft from now
- Major stage25 ft+20.9 ft from now
- Record crest30.8 ft1929
October 26 in history
74 years of flow records- Today4,780 cfs
- Same date last year5,250 cfs2025
- Median5,900 cfs
- Normal range4,850 cfs – 7,390 cfs25th–75th percentile
- Highest since 194025,000 cfs1965
- Lowest since 19402,480 cfs1942
Last 10 days
| Date | Mean flow (cfs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 4,770 | -0% |
| Sun Oct 25 | 4,790 | -0% |
| Sat Oct 24 | 4,810 | -2% |
| Fri Oct 23 | 4,890 | -1% |
| Thu Oct 22 | 4,960 | -0% |
| Wed Oct 21 | 4,980 | +0% |
| Tue Oct 20 | 4,970 | -1% |
| Mon Oct 19 | 5,010 | +0% |
| Sun Oct 18 | 4,990 | -4% |
| Sat Oct 17 | 5,190 | -10% |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- Savannah River near Waynesboro21 mi · River4,650 cfs95% of normal
- Savannah River near Clyo31 mi · River4,850 cfs72% of normal
- Savannah River above New Sav. Lock and Dam39 mi · Lake · New Sav. Lock and Dam114.63 ft+0.55 ft vs normal
- Savannah River at Augusta39 mi · River4,120 cfs69% of normal
- Butler Creek Reservoir48 mi · Lake · Fort Gordon27.39 ft−0.05 ft vs normal
- Savannah Rvr at Stevens Creek Dam near Morgana54 mi · Lake · Stevens Creek Dam near Morgana184.54 ft−0.34 ft vs normal
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 02197500 — Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven, Ga
- Location
- 32.9364, -81.5025 · Georgia
- Drainage area
- 8,650 sq mi
- Measures
- Streamflow (discharge), cubic feet per second
- Daily statistics
- 1940–2026 (approved daily values)
- Latest reading
- Oct 26, 11:45 AM local time (provisional)
- Page built
- Oct 26, 2026 12:50 PM ET
- Flood stages
- NWS gauge BFYG1 — 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.