What is the current flow on Schuylkill River?
Schuylkill River is currently flowing at 615 cfs at USGS gauge 01471510 as of Oct 1, 8:15 PM UTC.
Schuylkill River at Reading Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.30 ft
Flow 615 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 8:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 615 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 634 cfs).
Flow
615 cfs
Gauge Height
3.30 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 20% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 695 to 615 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01471510 is a public stream gauge on 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 are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Overcast
81° / 76°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Fri, Oct 2
Rain showers
84° / 64°F
Precip: 0.03 in · Wind: 16 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
71° / 56°F
Precip: 0.02 in · Wind: 8 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.
Nearby Gauges
- Tulpehocken Creek near Reading, PA · 3.2 mi
- Tulpehocken Cr at Blue Marsh Damsite near Reading · 5.3 mi
- Blue Marsh Lake near Bernville, PA · 5.9 mi
- Maiden Creek at Berkley, PA · 6.4 mi
- Manatawny Creek near Spangsville, PA · 10.3 mi
- Furnace Creek at Robesonia, PA · 10.9 mi
- Maiden Creek at Virginville, PA · 12.7 mi
- Little Conestoga Creek, Site 3A, near Morgantown · 13.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Schuylkill River above or below normal right now?
Schuylkill River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 615 cfs, compared with a typical median of 634 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Schuylkill River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Schuylkill River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Schuylkill River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Tulpehocken Creek near Reading, PA (3.2 miles away), Tulpehocken Cr at Blue Marsh Damsite near Reading (5.3 miles away), Blue Marsh Lake near Bernville, PA (5.9 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Schuylkill River?
The forecast for today near Schuylkill River is overcast, with temperatures around 81°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is 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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