What is the current flow on Little Schuylkill River?
Little Schuylkill River is currently flowing at 18.1 cfs at USGS gauge 01469500 as of Oct 2, 9:15 AM UTC.
Little Schuylkill River at Tamaqua Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.07 ft
Flow 18.1 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 9:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 18.1 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 27 cfs).
Flow
18.1 cfs
Gauge Height
2.07 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 26% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 16 to 18 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01469500 is a public stream gauge on Little Schuylkill River 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
Today
Thunderstorms
79° / 61°F
Precip: 0.03 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
67° / 49°F
Precip: 0.01 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
61° / 48°F
Precip: 0.02 in · Wind: 6 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 Little Schuylkill River
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
- Schuylkill River ab Mill Creek at Port Carbon, PA · 12.8 mi
- Mill Cr ab Schuylkill River at Port Carbon, PA · 12.8 mi
- L Nescopeck Creek Tributary near Freeland, PA · 13.8 mi
- Lehigh River at Lehighton, PA · 14.0 mi
- Schuylkill River at Landingville, PA · 14.7 mi
- Pohopoco Cr bl Beltzville Dam nr Parryville, PA · 17.3 mi
- Beltzville Lake near Parryville, PA · 17.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Schuylkill River above or below normal right now?
Little Schuylkill River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 18.1 cfs, compared with a typical median of 27 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Little Schuylkill River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Little Schuylkill River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Little Schuylkill River?
Other gauges on Little Schuylkill River worth checking include Little Schuylkill River at South Tamaqua, PA (2.5 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.
What is the weather outlook for Little Schuylkill River?
The forecast for today near Little Schuylkill River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 79°F and precipitation near 0.03 inches.
Is Little Schuylkill River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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