What is the current flow on Schuylkill River?
Schuylkill River is currently flowing at 792 cfs at USGS gauge 01472000 as of Oct 2, 7:15 AM UTC.
Schuylkill River at Pottstown Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.09 ft
Flow 792 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 7:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 792 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 885 cfs).
Flow
792 cfs
Gauge Height
2.09 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 35% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 834 to 792 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01472000 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 is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
84° / 63°F
Precip: 0.02 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
72° / 56°F
Precip: 0.04 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
65° / 53°F
Precip: 0.06 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 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
- Manatawny Creek near Pottstown, PA · 2.6 mi
- French Creek near Phoenixville, PA · 6.8 mi
- Manatawny Creek near Spangsville, PA · 8.3 mi
- Perkiomen Creek at Graterford, PA · 10.6 mi
- Marsh Creek near Glenmoore, PA · 11.0 mi
- West Branch Perkiomen Creek at Hillegass, PA · 11.4 mi
- East Branch Perkiomen Creek near Schwenksville, PA · 11.8 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 792 cfs, compared with a typical median of 885 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?
Other gauges on Schuylkill River worth checking include Schuylkill River at Vincent Dam at Linfield, PA (5.2 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 Schuylkill River?
The forecast for today near Schuylkill River is rain showers, with temperatures around 84°F and precipitation near 0.02 inches.
Is Schuylkill River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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