River WA

Skagit River

Washington • 48.4665, -121.9587

Length

158 mi

255 km

Elevation

4,667′ → 10′

4,656 ft drop

Stream Order

Major River

Slope

0.56%

29.4 ft/mi

Drainage

3,113 mi²

8,061 km²

Avg Flow

17,179 cfs

2.9 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

165 mi

266 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on Skagit River

There are 12 USGS water level monitoring stations on Skagit River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 19 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Skagit River.