Pennsylvania
North Branch Susquehanna River at Towanda
Current River Rating
Fair
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Low confidence
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Should I Go?
Consider
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 17900 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.28 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01531500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
63°F
Feels like
65°F
Wind
4 mph W
Wind gust
5 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
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Partly cloudy
High 75°F / Low 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 54°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 50°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 53°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 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
North Branch Susquehanna River at Towanda in Bradford County, a large warmwater mainstem reach. Smallmouth bass, walleye, and channel catfish are principal targets. USGS gage 01531500 (officially Susquehanna River at Towanda) provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Towanda gauge reach, not the Wilkes-Barre metro corridor and not the West Branch.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at North Branch Susquehanna River.
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
North Branch Susquehanna River at Towanda in Bradford County, a large warmwater mainstem reach. Smallmouth bass, walleye, and channel catfish are principal targets. USGS gage 01531500 (officially Susquehanna River at Towanda) provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Towanda gauge reach, not the Wilkes-Barre metro corridor and not the West Branch.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth bass are a primary warmwater target on the North Branch Susquehanna at Towanda.
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Channel catfish are common on the North Branch Susquehanna near Towanda.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye are a common large-river target on the Towanda North Branch reach.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Large North Branch Susquehanna warmwater river habitat at the Towanda corridor.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Drift fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Municipal and PFBC-mapped launches serve boat and bank anglers near Towanda; confirm current access and river stage. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
Warmwater species are established. Confirm any current PFBC stockings on the official schedule.
Official sources
Large-river regulations can change. Verify current PFBC guidance for the Towanda North Branch reach.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
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
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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