What is the current flow on West Branch?
West Branch is currently flowing at 301 cfs at USGS gauge 01541000 as of Oct 2, 11:08 PM UTC.
West Branch at Bower Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.20 ft
Flow 301 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 11:08 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 301 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 116 cfs).
Flow
301 cfs
Gauge Height
5.20 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 29% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 01541000 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 is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Overcast
66° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
65° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
63° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 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 West Branch
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
- Curwensville Lake near Curwensville, PA · 8.7 mi
- Anderson Creek at Curwensville, PA · 9.4 mi
- WB Susquehanna River near Curwensville, PA · 9.4 mi
- Mahoning Creek at Big Run, PA · 11.6 mi
- Stump Creek at Sykesville, PA · 12.9 mi
- Clearfield Creek at Dimeling, PA · 15.1 mi
- Glendale Lake near Flinton, PA · 15.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Branch above or below normal right now?
West Branch is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 301 cfs, compared with a typical median of 116 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on West Branch?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for West Branch, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near West Branch?
Other gauges on West Branch worth checking include West Branch Susquehanna River at Hyde, PA (13.7 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 West Branch?
The forecast for today near West Branch is overcast, with temperatures around 66°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is West Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than 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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