Machias River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Machias River today?

Machias River water levels are measured at USGS gauge Libby Brook near Northfield, Maine; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Machias River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Machias River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Machias River, measured at USGS station Libby Brook near Northfield, Maine (4.1 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

1.52 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

3 cfs

Boat Ramps on Machias River (2)

Machias River Boat Ramp — Whitneyville, Maine
Machias River — Day Block Township, Maine
Machias River Boat Ramp — Machias, Maine

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Machias River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Machias River today?

The USGS gauge for Machias River (Libby Brook near Northfield, Maine) currently reads a gauge height of 1.52 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Machias River high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Machias River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Machias River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 01021470. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.