Members Weather Watcher Posted May 30, 2013 Members Share Posted May 30, 2013 I'm planning a camping trip to Montauk/Current next week (T-Th), but am concerned about the rain forecast this weekend.. Forecast is currently suggesting 2-4" with up to 6" locally in the area by Saturday. From your experience, will the river be fishable by Tuesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 The Current is running at 200 CFS now, which is very fish-able, but still moving quite a bit. If they get 4" of rain, I highly doubt it'll be fish-able Tuesday, unfortunately. Those are my two cents, but others will chime in and give you their thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jgentile Posted May 30, 2013 Members Share Posted May 30, 2013 I will wade the upper Current at a discharge rate of 300 cfs tops as long as I have a wading staff. At that rate the river is pushing pretty hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 It hasnt rained down there in awhile...I wouldnt worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nortrad Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 The Current drops very quickly. I've read some people do very well when it's raining/rising especially, not so good after it has risen and held high. Hard to gauge this rain period coming up, looks like a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Agnew Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Yeah, the best you can do is watch the gauge, and make a final decision as late as possible. The Current can be "fishable" very soon after a big rain, because it clears quickly to a point where you can catch fish. But being wadeable is another question. I agree with jgentile, I'd make 300 cfs the upper limit of whether I'd try to wade it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weather Watcher Posted May 30, 2013 Author Members Share Posted May 30, 2013 Great info and advice, guys. Thank you. I'll watch the weather and river height/flow, and pull the trigger on Sunday. Appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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