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Brandywine Creek at Wilmington Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions

BRANDYWINE CREEK AT WILMINGTON, DE · USGS 01481500 · Delaware · 39.7695, -75.5767

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
18.76 ft
Flow 313 cfs · Water temp 68.0°F (20.0°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 12:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 68°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Water is 68°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.

Flow is 313 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 211 cfs).

Flow
313 cfs
Gauge Height
18.76 ft
Water Temp
68.0°F (20.0°C)

Water Temperature

68.0°F (20.0°C) · as of Oct 3, 12:30 PM UTC

About This Gauge

USGS 01481500 is a public stream gauge on Brandywine Creek in Delaware. 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

The NOAA forecast for Brandywine Creek is not available on this page yet. Open Brandywine Creek 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.

More Gauges On Brandywine Creek

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Brandywine Creek?

Brandywine Creek is currently flowing at 313 cfs at USGS gauge 01481500 as of Oct 3, 12:30 PM UTC.

Is Brandywine Creek above or below normal right now?

Brandywine Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 313 cfs, compared with a typical median of 211 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Brandywine Creek?

The latest reported water temperature on Brandywine Creek is 68.0°F (20.0°C) as of Oct 3, 12:30 PM UTC.

What other gauges should I check near Brandywine Creek?

Other gauges on Brandywine Creek worth checking include Brandywine Creek near Wilmington, DE (1.3 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.

Is Brandywine Creek good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 68°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). Water is 68°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.

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