Pee Dee River at Cheraw
River flow & level · USGS gauge 02130000 · South Carolina · drains 7,320 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 6:15 PM · streamflow
The Pee Dee River at Cheraw is running 1,330 cfs. Gage height is 2.76 ft, 27.2 ft below flood stage (30.0 ft). Flow is about the same as 24 hours ago.
Streamflow
cubic feet per secondReading
Gage height & flood stages
ft above gauge datumAction (20.0 ft) is 17.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (30.0 ft) is 27.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (36.0 ft) is 33.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (42.0 ft) is 39.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Action (20.0 ft) is 17.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (30.0 ft) is 27.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (36.0 ft) is 33.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (42.0 ft) is 39.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Minor (30.0 ft) is 27.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (36.0 ft) is 33.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (42.0 ft) is 39.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Reading
Pee Dee River at Cheraw fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 6:49 PM ETWater 66°F, flow steady, light NNE wind — excellent fall fishing day (8/10), best window 7:37 AM–8:37 AM (moonset near sunrise).
Water 66°F, flow steady, calm wind — good fall fishing day (6/10), best window 6:53 PM–7:53 PM (moonrise near sunset).
- Water temp66°Fmeasured Oct 26, 6:15 PM · Pee Dee River Above Jones Creek Near Cordova, Nc, 11 mi away
- Air temphigh 74°F / low 40°FSunny
- WindLight NNE2–6 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 12
- Flow1,330 cfsFlow steady (-1% in 24 h)
Official South Carolina fishing info: South Carolina DNR — Fishing info
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 7:34 AM · Sunset 6:31 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon underfoot12:26 PM–2:26 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset7:37 AM–8:37 AMSunrise
- Moonrise6:08 PM–7:08 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 8/10Excellent | Major 12:26 PM–2:26 PM Minor 7:37 AM–8:37 AM · 6:08 PM–7:08 PM Light wind 2–6 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 4/10Fair | Major 12:55 AM–2:55 AM · 1:24 PM–3:24 PM Minor 8:51 AM–9:51 AM · 6:53 PM–7:53 PM Calm wind 1–4 mph |
| WedOct 28 | 3/10Poor | Major 1:55 AM–3:55 AM · 2:27 PM–4:27 PM Minor 10:05 AM–11:05 AM · 7:46 PM–8:46 PM Light wind 4–7 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 2:59 AM–4:59 AM · 3:32 PM–5:32 PM Minor 11:14 AM–12:14 PM · 8:50 PM–9:50 PM Light wind 4–6 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 3/10Poor | Major 4:04 AM–6:04 AM · 4:35 PM–6:35 PM Minor 12:15 PM–1:15 PM · 9:59 PM–10:59 PM Calm wind 2–5 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 5:06 AM–7:06 AM · 5:35 PM–7:35 PM Minor 1:05 PM–2:05 PM · 11:11 PM–12:11 AM Calm wind 1–6 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:04 AM–7:04 AM · 5:31 PM–7:31 PM Minor 12:46 PM–1:46 PM · 11:22 PM–12:22 AM 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)
| 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 by USGS at Pee Dee River Above Jones Creek Near Cordova, Nc, 11 mi away. 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 34.71, -79.88 (moon times from astronomical equations, Pee Dee River at Cheraw 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 7:35 AM · Sunset 6:30 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:55 AM–2:55 AM
- Moon underfoot1:24 PM–3:24 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset8:51 AM–9:51 AM
- Moonrise6:53 PM–7:53 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 27 | 6/10Good | Major 12:55 AM–2:55 AM · 1:24 PM–3:24 PM Minor 8:51 AM–9:51 AM · 6:53 PM–7:53 PM Calm wind 1–4 mph |
|---|---|---|
| WedOct 28 | 3/10Poor | Major 1:55 AM–3:55 AM · 2:27 PM–4:27 PM Minor 10:05 AM–11:05 AM · 7:46 PM–8:46 PM Light wind 4–7 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 2:59 AM–4:59 AM · 3:32 PM–5:32 PM Minor 11:14 AM–12:14 PM · 8:50 PM–9:50 PM Light wind 4–6 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 3/10Poor | Major 4:04 AM–6:04 AM · 4:35 PM–6:35 PM Minor 12:15 PM–1:15 PM · 9:59 PM–10:59 PM Calm wind 2–5 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 5:06 AM–7:06 AM · 5:35 PM–7:35 PM Minor 1:05 PM–2:05 PM · 11:11 PM–12:11 AM Calm wind 1–6 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:04 AM–7:04 AM · 5:31 PM–7:31 PM Minor 12:46 PM–1:46 PM · 11:22 PM–12:22 AM Light wind 4–6 mph |
| MonNov 2 | 4/10Fair | Major 5:56 AM–7:56 AM · 6:21 PM–8:21 PM Minor 1:21 PM–2:21 PM Calm wind 1–5 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; water temperature measured by USGS at Pee Dee River Above Jones Creek Near Cordova, Nc, 11 mi away. 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 34.71, -79.88 (moon times from astronomical equations, Pee Dee River at Cheraw local time).
Weather & wind at Pee Dee River at Cheraw
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- Tonight40°Mostly ClearWind NE 2 mphRain 0%
- Tuesday74° / 49°SunnyWind N 3 mphRain 0%
- Wednesday74° / 56°Mostly SunnyWind NE 3 to 7 mphRain 1%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 34.708, -79.876 (grid CAE), issued Oct 26, 2:21 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 CHES1- Action stage20 ft+17.2 ft from now
- Minor stage30 ft+27.2 ft from now
- Moderate stage36 ft+33.2 ft from now
- Major stage42 ft+39.2 ft from now
- Record crest50.4 ft1945
Last 10 days
| Date | Mean flow (cfs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 1,320 | -1% |
| Sun Oct 25 | 1,330 | -8% |
| Sat Oct 24 | 1,440 | -35% |
| Fri Oct 23 | 2,200 | -9% |
| Thu Oct 22 | 2,410 | -3% |
| Wed Oct 21 | 2,480 | +5% |
| Tue Oct 20 | 2,370 | -64% |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6,620 | -17% |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7,960 | +5% |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7,580 | +3% |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- Pee Dee River near Bennettsville9 mi · River1,640 cfs62% of normal
- Pee Dee River above Jones Creek near Cordova11 mi · River2.78 ftstage 2.78 ft
- Pee Dee River near Rockingham16 mi · River1,450 cfs38% of normal
- Pee Dee River below Powerhouse Dam near Pee Dee19 mi · River4.29 ftstage 4.29 ft
- Blewett Falls Lake22 mi · Lake176.10 ft−2.00 ft vs normal full pond
- Pee Dee River at Hwy731 below Lake Tillery near Norwood36 mi · River592 cfs32% of normal
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 02130000 — Pee Dee River At Cheraw, Sc
- Location
- 34.7085, -79.8762 · South Carolina
- Drainage area
- 7,320 sq mi
- Measures
- Streamflow (discharge), cubic feet per second
- Daily statistics
- Not available (approved daily values)
- Latest reading
- Oct 26, 6:15 PM local time (provisional)
- Page built
- Oct 26, 2026 6:49 PM ET
- Flood stages
- NWS gauge CHES1 — 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.