Pennsylvania
Penns Creek at Penns Creek
Location Snapshot
Penns Creek at Penns Creek is a fertile central Pennsylvania limestone stream with long pools, riffles, and abundant aquatic-insect habitat. Wild brown trout are the defining target, giving this reach a strong spring-creek and limestone-trout character within the Susquehanna drainage.
Current River Rating
Fair · 76
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
- 276 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.25 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 1:00 PM
Updated recently · USGS station 01555000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
46°F
Feels like
41°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 8:30 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 10 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 65°F / Low 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 60°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 64°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 58°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 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
Wild brown trout are in the Penns Creek at Penns Creek.
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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Streamers
Official sources
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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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