Pennsylvania
First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek at Wharton
Location Snapshot
First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek at Wharton is a Potter County freestone reach distinct from the downstream dam-influenced station. Brown, rainbow, and brook trout form the core fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 56
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dusk low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 57.4 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.16 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01543700 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
39°F
Feels like
33°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 66°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 64°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 63°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Partly cloudy
High 58°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
The First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek at Wharton is stocked trout water from the headwaters to the mouth.
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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- 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
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
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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