What is the current flow on Pennypack Creek?
Pennypack Creek is currently flowing at 46.8 cfs at USGS gauge 01467048 as of Oct 3, 8:30 PM UTC.
Pennypack Creek at Lower Rhawn St Bdg Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.69 ft
Flow 46.8 cfs · Water temp 69.3°F (20.7°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 8:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 69°F prime
Water is 69°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 46.8 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 30 cfs).
Flow
46.8 cfs
Gauge Height
2.69 ft
Water Temp
69.3°F (20.7°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 62% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
69.3°F (20.7°C) · as of Oct 3, 8:30 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 8°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01467048 is a public stream gauge on Pennypack Creek in Pennsylvania. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
72° / 66°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
64° / 58°F
Precip: 0.03 in · Wind: 9 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Fog
69° / 59°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
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 Pennypack Creek
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.
- Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at Philadelphia, PA · 3.4 mi
- Pennypack Creek at Bethayres, PA · 4.8 mi
- Pennypack Creek near Willow Grove, PA · 7.4 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Delaware River at Pennypack Woods PA · 2.2 mi
- Poquessing Creek at Grant Ave. at Philadelphia, PA · 2.6 mi
- Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA · 4.1 mi
- Tacony Creek ab Adams Avenue, Philadelphia, PA · 4.2 mi
- Delaware River at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA · 9.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pennypack Creek above or below normal right now?
Pennypack Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 46.8 cfs, compared with a typical median of 30 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Pennypack Creek?
The latest reported water temperature on Pennypack Creek is 69.3°F (20.7°C) as of Oct 3, 8:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Pennypack Creek?
Other gauges on Pennypack Creek worth checking include Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at Philadelphia, PA (3.4 miles away), Pennypack Creek at Bethayres, PA (4.8 miles away), Pennypack Creek near Willow Grove, PA (7.4 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.
What is the weather outlook for Pennypack Creek?
The forecast for today near Pennypack Creek is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 72°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Pennypack Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 69°F prime. Water is 69°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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