The current Ohio DNR Watercraft website can be found at watercraft.ohiodnr.gov as of March 15, 2013.

Water Releases

All releases are tentative until confirmed, which typically occurs one week prior to the release. The final approval of all releases is subject to the hydrologic conditions at the time of the release. There must be enough water to release.

If you have any questions about releases, please email Eric Reed or call him at (614) 265-6501.

As of November 8, 2012:

Date Location CFS Duration
October 22, 2012 Dillon Reservoir Cancelled
October 23, 2012 Dillon Reservoir Cancelled
October 24, 2012 Deer Creek 2000 8am-4pm
October 25, 2012 Deer Creek 2000 8am-4pm
November 9, 2012 Delaware/Olentangy River Cancelled 10/18
November 10, 2012 Delaware/Olentangy River Cancelled 10/18
November 15, 2012 Deer Creek Cancelled 11/8
November 16, 2012 Deer Creek Cancelled 11/8

Water Conditions

Stream Flow - US Geological Survey real-time water data

  • StreaMail - get real-time water data for any gauge (USGS) 
  • WaterAlert - choose from a variety of water conditions - level, quality, etc. (USGS)
  • Water Temperature for limited lakes in Ohio (USGS)

Water Temperature Data - Un-edited; from US Army Corps of Engineers

Livelakedata.com for Buckeye Lake and Grand Lake St. Marys

Weather Links

National Weather Service Marine Forecasts

National Weather Service - Cleveland

National Weather Service - Wilmington

NOAA
- Lightning Safety

The Weather Channel

Travel Conditions

www.BuckeyeTraffic.org - Traffic and construction updates from the Ohio Dept. of Transportation
The current Ohio DNR Watercraft website can be found at watercraft.ohiodnr.gov as of March 15, 2013.