What is the current flow on West Branch?
West Branch is currently flowing at 8.91 cfs at USGS gauge 01478220 as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC.
West Branch at Chesterville Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.23 ft
Flow 8.91 cfs · Water temp 64.0°F (17.8°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 64°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 8.91 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 4.8 cfs).
Flow
8.91 cfs
Gauge Height
1.23 ft
Water Temp
64.0°F (17.8°C)
Water Temperature
64.0°F (17.8°C) · as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 01478220 is a public stream gauge on West Branch 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
The NOAA forecast for West Branch is not available on this page yet. Open West Branch on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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
- White Clay Creek near Strickersville, PA · 1.8 mi
- Trout Run at Avondale, PA · 4.0 mi
- East Branch White Clay Creek at Avondale, PA · 4.4 mi
- Middle Branch White Clay Creek near West Grove,PA · 5.3 mi
- EB White Clay Creek Trib near London Grove, PA · 6.4 mi
- Red Clay Creek near Kennett Square, PA · 6.6 mi
- East Branch Big Elk Creek at Forestville, PA · 6.6 mi
- Runoff to Un Tr to WB Red Clay Cr @ Kennett Square · 6.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Branch above or below normal right now?
West Branch is near typical for this date. The current flow is 8.91 cfs, compared with a typical median of 4.8 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on West Branch?
The latest reported water temperature on West Branch is 64.0°F (17.8°C) as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near West Branch?
Nearby gauges worth checking include White Clay Creek near Strickersville, PA (1.8 miles away), Trout Run at Avondale, PA (4.0 miles away), East Branch White Clay Creek at Avondale, PA (4.4 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is West Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 64°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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