Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge near Mortimer
River flow & level · USGS gauge 04230650 · New York · drains 2,210 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 5:15 PM · streamflow
The Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge near Mortimer is running 738 cfs. Gage height is 11.78 ft, 5.2 ft below action stage (17.0 ft). Flow is down 3% from 24 hours ago.
Streamflow
cubic feet per secondReading
Gage height & flood stages
ft above gauge datumAction (17.0 ft) is 5.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
ReadingNormal range for the date (25th–75th pct.)Median for the date
Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge near Mortimer fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 6:49 PM ETFlow steady, moderate WNW wind — good fall fishing day (7/10), best window 7:48 AM–8:48 AM (moonset near sunrise).
Flow steady, light NE wind — good fall fishing day (6/10), best window 6:15 PM–7:15 PM (moonrise near sunset).
- Water temp—no water-temperature sensor on this water yet
- Air temphigh 52°F / low 35°FMostly Sunny
- WindModerate WNW8–14 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 24
- Flow738 cfsFlow steady (-3% in 24 h)
Official New York fishing report: NYSDEC — Freshwater fishing & regional fishing hotlines
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 7:38 AM · Sunset 6:10 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon underfoot12:17 PM–2:17 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset7:48 AM–8:48 AMSunrise
- Moonrise5:36 PM–6:36 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 7/10Good | Major 12:17 PM–2:17 PM Minor 7:48 AM–8:48 AM · 5:36 PM–6:36 PM Moderate wind 8–14 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 5/10Fair | Major 12:45 AM–2:45 AM · 1:15 PM–3:15 PM Minor 9:08 AM–10:08 AM · 6:15 PM–7:15 PM Light wind 4–7 mph |
| WedOct 28 | 3/10Poor | Major 1:46 AM–3:46 AM · 2:18 PM–4:18 PM Minor 10:27 AM–11:27 AM · 7:05 PM–8:05 PM Calm wind 2–5 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 2:50 AM–4:50 AM · 3:22 PM–5:22 PM Minor 11:38 AM–12:38 PM · 8:07 PM–9:07 PM Light wind 7–12 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 3:55 AM–5:55 AM · 4:26 PM–6:26 PM Minor 12:37 PM–1:37 PM · 9:19 PM–10:19 PM Light wind 7–10 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:57 AM–6:57 AM · 5:26 PM–7:26 PM Minor 1:23 PM–2:23 PM · 10:36 PM–11:36 PM Calm wind 2–5 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 4:54 AM–6:54 AM · 5:22 PM–7:22 PM Minor 12:59 PM–1:59 PM · 10:53 PM–11:53 PM Light wind 4–6 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 43.09, -77.68 (moon times from astronomical equations, Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge near Mortimer local time).
Best fishing times today
Today is a good fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
6/10
Waning gibbous · 97% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:39 AM · Sunset 6:09 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:45 AM–2:45 AM
- Moon underfoot1:15 PM–3:15 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset9:08 AM–10:08 AM
- Moonrise6:15 PM–7:15 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 27 | 6/10Good | Major 12:45 AM–2:45 AM · 1:15 PM–3:15 PM Minor 9:08 AM–10:08 AM · 6:15 PM–7:15 PM Light wind 4–7 mph |
|---|---|---|
| WedOct 28 | 3/10Poor | Major 1:46 AM–3:46 AM · 2:18 PM–4:18 PM Minor 10:27 AM–11:27 AM · 7:05 PM–8:05 PM Calm wind 2–5 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 2:50 AM–4:50 AM · 3:22 PM–5:22 PM Minor 11:38 AM–12:38 PM · 8:07 PM–9:07 PM Light wind 7–12 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 3:55 AM–5:55 AM · 4:26 PM–6:26 PM Minor 12:37 PM–1:37 PM · 9:19 PM–10:19 PM Light wind 7–10 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:57 AM–6:57 AM · 5:26 PM–7:26 PM Minor 1:23 PM–2:23 PM · 10:36 PM–11:36 PM Calm wind 2–5 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 4:54 AM–6:54 AM · 5:22 PM–7:22 PM Minor 12:59 PM–1:59 PM · 10:53 PM–11:53 PM Light wind 4–6 mph |
| MonNov 2 | 4/10Fair | Major 5:47 AM–7:47 AM · 6:12 PM–8:12 PM Minor 1:27 PM–2:27 PM Light wind 5–7 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)
| 2 |
| 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. 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 43.09, -77.68 (moon times from astronomical equations, Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge near Mortimer local time).
Weather & wind at Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge near Mortimer
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- Tonight35°Mostly CloudyWind N 5 to 8 mphRain 3%
- Tuesday52° / 33°Mostly SunnyWind NE 3 to 7 mphRain 2%
- Wednesday67° / 50°Partly SunnyWind SE 5 mphRain 0%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 43.093, -77.681 (grid BUF), issued Oct 26, 3:57 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 BLBN6- Action stage17 ft+5.2 ft from now
- Record crest20.57 ft1998
Last 10 days
| Date | Mean flow (cfs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 722 | -1% |
| Sun Oct 25 | 731 | +15% |
| Sat Oct 24 | 638 | +7% |
| Fri Oct 23 | 597 | -0% |
| Thu Oct 22 | 599 | -2% |
| Wed Oct 21 | 614 | -5% |
| Tue Oct 20 | 644 | -6% |
| Mon Oct 19 | 683 | -7% |
| Sun Oct 18 | 735 | +7% |
| Sat Oct 17 | 685 | +2% |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- Genesee River at Ford Street Bridge, Rochester5 mi · River1,370 cfs125% of normal
- Genesee River at Avon12 mi · River692 cfs82% of normal
- Lake Ontario at Rochester12 mi · Lake245.35 ft24h +0.12 ft
- Conesus Lake21 mi · Lake · Lakeville817.79 ft+0.25 ft vs normal
- Genesee River near Mount Morris24 mi · River641 cfs99% of normal
- Canaseraga Creek at Shakers Crossing26 mi · River50.9 cfs63% of normal
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 04230650 — Genesee R At Ballantyne Bridge Near Mortimer Ny
- Location
- 43.0929, -77.6808 · New York
- Drainage area
- 2,210 sq mi
- Measures
- Streamflow (discharge), cubic feet per second
- Daily statistics
- Not available (approved daily values)
- Latest reading
- Oct 26, 5:15 PM local time (provisional)
- Page built
- Oct 26, 2026 6:49 PM ET
- Flood stages
- NWS gauge BLBN6 — 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.