What is the current flow on Conestoga River?
Conestoga River is currently flowing at 322 cfs at USGS gauge 01576500 as of Oct 2, 10:15 PM UTC.
Conestoga River at Lancaster Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.78 ft
Flow 322 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 10:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind
Flow is 322 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 150 cfs).
Flow
322 cfs
Gauge Height
3.78 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 41% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 345 to 322 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01576500 is a public stream gauge on Conestoga 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 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
75° / 75°F
Precip: 0.02 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
72° / 55°F
Precip: 0.01 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
64° / 55°F
Precip: 0.23 in · Wind: 7 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.
Nearby Gauges
- Mill Creek at Eshelman Mill Road near Lyndon, PA · 2.8 mi
- Little Conestoga Cr, Columbia Ave at Wheatland PA · 3.6 mi
- Unnamed Trib to Big Spring Run near Lampeter, PA · 3.6 mi
- Big Spring Run near Willow Street, PA · 3.6 mi
- Big Spring Run near Mylin Corners, PA · 3.8 mi
- NF Un Trib to Big Spring Run nr Lampeter Rd, PA · 3.9 mi
- NF Unnamed Trib to Big Spring Run at Lampeter, PA · 4.0 mi
- Unnamed Trib to Big Spring Run nr Willow Street PA · 4.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Conestoga River above or below normal right now?
Conestoga River is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 322 cfs, compared with a typical median of 150 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Conestoga River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Conestoga River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Conestoga River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Mill Creek at Eshelman Mill Road near Lyndon, PA (2.8 miles away), Little Conestoga Cr, Columbia Ave at Wheatland PA (3.6 miles away), Unnamed Trib to Big Spring Run near Lampeter, PA (3.6 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Conestoga River?
The forecast for today near Conestoga River is rain showers, with temperatures around 75°F and precipitation near 0.02 inches.
Is Conestoga River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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