Pennsylvania
Penns Creek at Penns Creek
Current River Rating
Poor · 47
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?
Do Not Go
Avoid This Period
Saturday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
This is an informational evaluation period, not a recommended fishing window. These seasonal suggestions should not be interpreted as a recommendation to enter
Why
- Flow is outside this fishery’s preferred and acceptable ranges.
- 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
- 1190 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.83 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 8:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01555000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
70°F
Feels like
74°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
0.12 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 9 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 1 PM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 5 PM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 9 PM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 1 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 65°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Partly cloudy
High 75°F / Low 58°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Partly cloudy
High 77°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Penns Creek at Penns Creek village, a PFBC Class A wild brown trout freestone with limestone influence. Brook trout occur in colder tributaries/headwaters. USGS gage 01555000 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the village gauge reach, not Coburn headwaters or the entire Penns Creek system.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Penns 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
Penns Creek at Penns Creek village, a PFBC Class A wild brown trout freestone with limestone influence. Brook trout occur in colder tributaries/headwaters. USGS gage 01555000 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the village gauge reach, not Coburn headwaters or the entire Penns Creek system.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC Class A Wild Trout Waters list includes Penns Creek sections as Class A wild brown trout waters in Centre County.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brook trout occur in Penns Creek headwaters/tributaries; the Penns Creek village reach Class A fishery is brown-trout defined.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Central Pennsylvania freestone Class A wild brown trout corridor at Penns Creek village.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Access includes a mix of public corridor and private frontage near Penns Creek; confirm current PFBC maps and respect posted land. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
Class A wild brown trout management defines the village reach. Confirm any current stockings on the official PFBC schedule rather than assuming annual stocking.
Official sources
Class A trout rules and seasonal closures can apply. Verify current PFBC regulations for the exact Penns Creek section before fishing.
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
Brown Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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