Pennsylvania
Kettle Creek near Westport
Current River Rating
Poor · 40
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 287 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.75 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01545000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
69°F
Feels like
73°F
Wind
3 mph N
Wind gust
8 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
0.05 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 64°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Partly cloudy
High 75°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 54°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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Kettle Creek destination centered on the USGS Westport gauge corridor in Clinton County. USGS station 01545000 directly represents this Westport-reach destination with live flow and stage. It does not represent every headwater tributary identically. Upstream Kettle Creek Reservoir operations can influence flow at this reach; this note is disclosure only and is not a hydrologic correction model. Live water temperature is not currently published at this station.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Kettle 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
Kettle Creek near Westport 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
Clinton, 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
Clinton
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Kettle Creek near Westport / Clinton County
Regulation Summary
PFBC trout regulations may apply by section; confirm current seasons, methods, and limits.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Flow Regulation
Flow can be influenced by Kettle Creek Reservoir operations upstream of the Westport gauge.
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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