What is the current flow on West Branch?
West Branch is currently flowing at 47.2 cfs at USGS gauge 01429000 as of Oct 2, 2:30 AM UTC.
West Branch at Prompton Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.26 ft
Flow 47.2 cfs · Water temp 62.2°F (16.8°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 2:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 62°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 47.2 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 26 cfs).
Flow
47.2 cfs
Gauge Height
1.26 ft
Water Temp
62.2°F (16.8°C)
Water Temperature
62.2°F (16.8°C) · as of Oct 2, 2:30 AM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 01429000 is a public stream gauge on West Branch in Pennsylvania. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for West Branch is not available on this page yet. Open West Branch on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On West Branch
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
Other Nearby Gauges
- Prompton Reservoir at Prompton, PA · 0.1 mi
- Dyberry Creek near Honesdale, PA · 3.4 mi
- General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir near Honesdale, PA · 3.6 mi
- Lackawaxen River near Honesdale, PA · 4.4 mi
- Dyberry Creek at Tanners Falls near Dyberry, PA · 5.1 mi
- Unnamed Trib to Purdy Creek near Lakeville, PA · 8.7 mi
- Lackawanna River near Forest City, PA · 9.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Branch above or below normal right now?
West Branch is near typical for this date. The current flow is 47.2 cfs, compared with a typical median of 26 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on West Branch?
The latest reported water temperature on West Branch is 62.2°F (16.8°C) as of Oct 2, 2:30 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near West Branch?
Other gauges on West Branch worth checking include West Branch Lackawaxen River near Aldenville, PA (6.5 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
Is West Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 62°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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