Under the surging trend of the digital age, various industries are accelerating the construction and innovation of new quality productivity. The Ministry of Water Resources has put forward more stringent and forward-looking requirements for the construction of digital twin watersheds and digital twin hydrology. In response to the many challenges faced by current hydrological work, in-depth analysis has found that there are still significant gaps in the layout of station networks in some areas. The integration and application capabilities of intelligent perception technology urgently need to be strengthened, the intelligent transformation of professional algorithms still needs to be deepened, and the construction of the full business chain application system is not yet perfect. Based on the long-term research accumulation and practical experience of the Yangtze River Commission Hydrological Bureau, this article proposes a series of targeted strategies: 1)By continuously optimizing the station network layout and upgrading facilities and equipment, a more comprehensive and efficient station network system can be constructed. 2)By implementing the “one policy for one station” strategy, we will focus on improving hydrological measurement and reporting capabilities, and actively explore cutting-edge technologies such as quantum dot spectroscopy for sand measurement, to create a highly integrated intelligent perception system.3)By conducting research on intelligent flow prediction algorithms, low dry flow measurement algorithms, and hydrological models, an intelligent algorithm cluster is constructed.4)By developing the Yangtze River Smart Hydrological Monitoring and Management System and the Hydrological Data Online Compilation System, we have built a WISH application system that covers the entire business chain. The series of hydrological intelligent perception technology research and equipment development strategies proposed in this article will provide strong support and promotion for accelerating the development of new quality productivity in the hydrological field.