What is the current flow on Schuylkill River?
Schuylkill River is currently flowing at 1,420 cfs at USGS gauge 01473500 as of Oct 3, 1:30 PM UTC.
Schuylkill River at Norristown Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
8.14 ft
Flow 1,420 cfs · Water temp 69.8°F (21.0°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 1:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies · 70°F prime
Water is 70°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 1,420 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 1,120 cfs).
Flow
1,420 cfs
Gauge Height
8.14 ft
Water Temp
69.8°F (21.0°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 40% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
69.8°F (21.0°C) · as of Oct 3, 1:30 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 5°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01473500 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
72° / 61°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
65° / 57°F
Precip: 0.14 in · Wind: 7 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain showers
70° / 58°F
Precip: 0.01 in · Wind: 12 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.
- Schuylkill River at Conshohocken, PA · 4.0 mi
- Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA · 9.2 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Stony Creek at Sterigere Street at Norristown, PA · 1.0 mi
- Skippack Creek near Collegeville, PA · 5.3 mi
- Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge · 6.1 mi
- Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington, PA · 7.2 mi
- Darby Creek at Waterloo Mills near Devon, PA · 7.3 mi
- Perkiomen Creek at Graterford, PA · 9.4 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 1,420 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,120 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Schuylkill River?
The latest reported water temperature on Schuylkill River is 69.8°F (21.0°C) as of Oct 3, 1:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Schuylkill River?
Other gauges on Schuylkill River worth checking include Schuylkill River at Conshohocken, PA (4.0 miles away), Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA (9.2 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 partly cloudy, with temperatures around 72°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 · windy, clear skies · 70°F prime. Water is 70°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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