Pennsylvania
First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek at Wharton
Current River Rating
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Why
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
- Not available
Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01543700 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
69°F
Feels like
72°F
Wind
3 mph N
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.35 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 62°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 53°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 4 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek destination centered on the USGS Wharton gauge corridor in Potter County. USGS station 01543700 directly represents this Wharton freestone reach with live flow and stage. This is intentionally not the below-dam Sinnemahoning station 01544000 and is not a whole First Fork / Sinnemahoning mainstem destination. Live water temperature is not currently published at this station.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek at Wharton is a Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission trout river.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Agency trout-stocked / wild-trout river target.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Agency trout-stocked or wild brook trout where the named reach supports them.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Agency trout-stocked companion species.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
Confirm current official stocking on the agency stocking report. This profile does not treat occurrence as a live stocking claim.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Official sources
Verify current official seasons, limits, and special trout regulations before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Potter, Pennsylvania
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Potter
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek at Wharton / Potter County
Regulation Summary
PFBC trout regulations may apply by section; confirm current seasons, methods, and limits.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
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