Genesee River at Portageville
River flow & level · USGS gauge 04223000 · New York · drains 984 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 5:00 PM · streamflow
The Genesee River at Portageville is running 528 cfs, 120% of the median flow for October 26 (440 cfs, 118 years). Gage height is 9.28 ft, 9.7 ft below flood stage (19.0 ft). Flow is down 1% 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 (17.0 ft) is 7.7 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (19.0 ft) is 9.7 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (25.0 ft) is 15.7 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (29.0 ft) is 19.7 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Reading
Genesee River at Portageville fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 6:49 PM ETFlow 120% of normal, flow steady, light W wind — good fall fishing day (7/10), best window 7:48 AM–8:48 AM (moonset near sunrise).
Flow 120% of normal, flow steady, calm wind — fair fall fishing day (5/10), best window 6:18 PM–7:18 PM (moonrise near sunset).
- Water temp—no water-temperature sensor on this water yet
- Air temphigh 54°F / low 36°FMostly Sunny
- WindLight W6–9 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 20
- Flow120% of normalFlow steady (-1% 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 6:12 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon underfoot12:18 PM–2:18 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset7:48 AM–8:48 AMSunrise
- Moonrise5:40 PM–6:40 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 7/10Good | Major 12:18 PM–2:18 PM Minor 7:48 AM–8:48 AM · 5:40 PM–6:40 PM Light wind 6–9 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 4/10Fair | Major 12:47 AM–2:47 AM · 1:17 PM–3:17 PM Minor 9:08 AM–10:08 AM · 6:18 PM–7:18 PM Calm wind 2–5 mph |
| WedOct 28 | 4/10Fair | Major 1:47 AM–3:47 AM · 2:19 PM–4:19 PM Minor 10:26 AM–11:26 AM · 7:08 PM–8:08 PM Light wind 4–6 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 2:51 AM–4:51 AM · 3:24 PM–5:24 PM Minor 11:38 AM–12:38 PM · 8:11 PM–9:11 PM Light wind 8–10 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 3:56 AM–5:56 AM · 4:28 PM–6:28 PM Minor 12:37 PM–1:37 PM · 9:23 PM–10:23 PM Light wind 5–8 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:58 AM–6:58 AM · 5:28 PM–7:28 PM Minor 1:23 PM–2:23 PM · 10:40 PM–11:40 PM Calm wind 1–4 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 4:56 AM–6:56 AM · 5:23 PM–7:23 PM Minor 12:59 PM–1:59 PM · 10:56 PM–11:56 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 42.57, -78.04 (moon times from astronomical equations, Genesee River at Portageville 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 7:39 AM · Sunset 6:11 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:47 AM–2:47 AM
- Moon underfoot1:17 PM–3:17 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset9:08 AM–10:08 AM
- Moonrise6:18 PM–7:18 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 27 | 5/10Fair | Major 12:47 AM–2:47 AM · 1:17 PM–3:17 PM Minor 9:08 AM–10:08 AM · 6:18 PM–7:18 PM Calm wind 2–5 mph |
|---|---|---|
| WedOct 28 | 4/10Fair | Major 1:47 AM–3:47 AM · 2:19 PM–4:19 PM Minor 10:26 AM–11:26 AM · 7:08 PM–8:08 PM Light wind 4–6 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 2:51 AM–4:51 AM · 3:24 PM–5:24 PM Minor 11:38 AM–12:38 PM · 8:11 PM–9:11 PM Light wind 8–10 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 3:56 AM–5:56 AM · 4:28 PM–6:28 PM Minor 12:37 PM–1:37 PM · 9:23 PM–10:23 PM Light wind 5–8 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:58 AM–6:58 AM · 5:28 PM–7:28 PM Minor 1:23 PM–2:23 PM · 10:40 PM–11:40 PM Calm wind 1–4 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 4:56 AM–6:56 AM · 5:23 PM–7:23 PM Minor 12:59 PM–1:59 PM · 10:56 PM–11:56 PM Light wind 4–6 mph |
| MonNov 2 | 4/10Fair | Major 5:49 AM–7:49 AM · 6:14 PM–8:14 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)
| 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. 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 42.57, -78.04 (moon times from astronomical equations, Genesee River at Portageville local time).
Weather & wind at Genesee River at Portageville
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- Tonight36°Mostly CloudyWind N 6 mphRain 4%
- Tuesday54° / 36°Mostly SunnyWind NE 5 mphRain 3%
- Wednesday67° / 49°Partly SunnyWind S 6 mphRain 0%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 42.570, -78.042 (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 PRTN6- Action stage17 ft+7.7 ft from now
- Minor stage19 ft+9.7 ft from now
- Moderate stage25 ft+15.7 ft from now
- Major stage29 ft+19.7 ft from now
- Record crest35.25 ft1972
October 26 in history
118 years of flow records- Today528 cfs
- Same date last year443 cfs2025
- Median440 cfs
- Normal range277 cfs – 941 cfs25th–75th percentile
- Highest since 19099,480 cfs1981
- Lowest since 190978.0 cfs1931
Last 10 days
| Date | Mean flow (cfs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 530 | -1% |
| Sun Oct 25 | 536 | -1% |
| Sat Oct 24 | 542 | +2% |
| Fri Oct 23 | 529 | +28% |
| Thu Oct 22 | 412 | +0% |
| Wed Oct 21 | 411 | -3% |
| Tue Oct 20 | 422 | -5% |
| Mon Oct 19 | 442 | -3% |
| Sun Oct 18 | 458 | -4% |
| Sat Oct 17 | 475 | +4% |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- Mount Morris Lake13 mi · Lake · Mount Morris589.44 ft−3.45 ft vs normal
- Canaseraga Creek at Shakers Crossing15 mi · River50.9 cfs63% of normal
- Genesee River near Mount Morris17 mi · River641 cfs99% of normal
- Conesus Lake22 mi · Lake · Lakeville817.79 ft+0.25 ft vs normal
- Almond Lake23 mi · Lake · Almond1,257.13 ft−2.87 ft vs full pool
- Genesee River at Avon28 mi · River692 cfs82% of normal
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 04223000 — Genesee River At Portageville Ny
- Location
- 42.5702, -78.0420 · New York
- Drainage area
- 984 sq mi
- Measures
- Streamflow (discharge), cubic feet per second
- Daily statistics
- 1909–2026 (approved daily values)
- Latest reading
- Oct 26, 5:00 PM local time (provisional)
- Page built
- Oct 26, 2026 6:49 PM ET
- Flood stages
- NWS gauge PRTN6 — 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.