Pennsylvania
Ohio River at Sewickley
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 03086000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
70°F
Feels like
76°F
Wind
2 mph N
Wind gust
3 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
1.93 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 72°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 74°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 76°F / Low 66°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Mostly clear
High 74°F / Low 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 55°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 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
Ohio River at Sewickley, a major navigable warmwater river reach in Allegheny County below Pittsburgh. Smallmouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, and common carp are principal targets among established warmwater species. USGS gage 03086000 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Sewickley gauge reach, not the entire Ohio River system.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Ohio 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
Ohio River at Sewickley, a major navigable warmwater river reach in Allegheny County below Pittsburgh. Smallmouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, and common carp are principal targets among established warmwater species. USGS gage 03086000 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Sewickley gauge reach, not the entire Ohio River system.
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 Ohio River at Sewickley.
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel catfish are common on the navigable Ohio River at Sewickley.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Walleye are a common coolwater/warmwater target on the Ohio River near Sewickley.
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Common carp are present in the Ohio River warmwater community near Sewickley.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Large navigable Ohio River warmwater habitat at the Sewickley corridor.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Drift fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Municipal ramps, riverfront parks, and PFBC-mapped access serve boat and bank anglers; confirm current launch status, commercial traffic, and high-stage hazards. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
Warmwater species are established in the Ohio River. Confirm any current PFBC stockings on the official schedule.
Official sources
Navigable-river safety and warmwater regulations can change. Verify current PFBC and navigation guidance for the Sewickley Ohio River reach.
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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
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