Pennsylvania
Pine Creek at Cedar Run
Current River Rating
Fair · 73
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 · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
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
- 317 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.76 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01548500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
67°F
Feels like
70°F
Wind
2 mph W
Wind gust
7 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
0.41 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 63°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 55°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 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
Pine Creek at Cedar Run in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon corridor (Tioga/Lycoming). Mixed wild and stocked trout fishery with brown, rainbow, and brook trout. USGS gage 01548500 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Cedar Run gauge reach, not the entire Pine Creek watershed.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Pine 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
Pine Creek at Cedar Run in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon corridor (Tioga/Lycoming). Mixed wild and stocked trout fishery with brown, rainbow, and brook trout. USGS gage 01548500 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Cedar Run gauge reach, not the entire Pine Creek watershed.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC manages Pine Creek (Tioga/Lycoming) including the Cedar Run Grand Canyon corridor as a major trout fishery with stocked and wild trout components.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Wild brook trout are documented in Pine Creek tributaries and colder mainstem habitat within the Grand Canyon corridor.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC stocked trout program includes rainbow trout on Pine Creek trout-managed reaches including Cedar Run access corridor.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Large northcentral Pennsylvania freestone canyon corridor with stocked and wild trout components near Cedar Run.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Drift fishing
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Pine Creek Rail Trail, state forest, and PFBC access points serve the Grand Canyon corridor; confirm current DCNR/PFBC rules and seasonal conditions. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Cedar Run gage point.
Stocking information
PFBC manages Pine Creek trout waters with stocked and wild components. Confirm current stockings on the official PFBC stocking schedule.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Official sources
Trout regulations and access rules can change by section. Verify current PFBC and DCNR guidance for the Cedar Run corridor 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, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
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