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and worth fishing.

Live water quality data across 20 US states. Data-backed confidence before you cast.

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Monitoring Stations
20
States Covered
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Avg Readiness
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Last Updated
High (75+)
Medium (45-74)
Low (<45)

Station Name

Location

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Readiness Score

Score Breakdown

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Fishing Regulations

Always check official state regulations before fishing. Select a state above to see regulation links.

About Readiness Scores

Our Readiness Score (0-100) helps you assess fishing conditions at a glance. Here's how we calculate it:

Freshness (25 pts)

How recent is the data? Fresher data = higher score.

Coverage (25 pts)

More water quality parameters = better assessment.

Dissolved Oxygen (20 pts)

Critical for fish health. 8+ mg/L is excellent.

pH Level (10 pts)

Most fish prefer 6.5-8.5 pH range.

Temperature (10 pts)

Affects fish activity and species present.

Bacteria (10 pts)

E.coli levels for angler safety.

Disclaimer: Readiness Score is a guidance tool, not an official water quality rating. Data sourced from the Water Quality Portal (EPA/USGS).

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