Pennsylvania
Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle
Current River Rating
Fair · 56
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
- 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.
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
- 2510 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.74 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03081500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
68°F
Feels like
72°F
Wind
4 mph SE
Wind gust
6 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
0.13 in
Last 48 hours
0.58 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 22%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 72°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 74°F / Low 67°F
Chance 22%
Precip 0.19 in
Max gust 11 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 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
Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle in the Ohiopyle State Park whitewater and trout corridor of southwestern Pennsylvania. Brown and rainbow trout are primary coldwater targets, with smallmouth bass also present in warmer seasons. USGS gage 03081500 provides live streamflow, stage, and water temperature (°F via 00011). This record represents the Ohiopyle gauge reach, not the entire Youghiogheny watershed or the Confluence headwaters.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Youghiogheny 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
Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle in the Ohiopyle State Park whitewater and trout corridor of southwestern Pennsylvania. Brown and rainbow trout are primary coldwater targets, with smallmouth bass also present in warmer seasons. USGS gage 03081500 provides live streamflow, stage, and water temperature (°F via 00011). This record represents the Ohiopyle gauge reach, not the entire Youghiogheny watershed or the Confluence headwaters.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC manages the Ohiopyle Youghiogheny corridor as a major trout fishery with stocked brown trout.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC stocked trout program includes rainbow trout on Youghiogheny trout-managed reaches near Ohiopyle.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Smallmouth bass are a common warm-season target on the Ohiopyle mainstem outside peak coldwater windows.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Southwestern Pennsylvania freestone mainstem with park-managed whitewater and mixed trout/warmwater habitat near Ohiopyle.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Drift fishing
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Ohiopyle State Park, the Great Allegheny Passage, and PFBC/park access points serve bank, wade, and float anglers near Ohiopyle; confirm current DCNR/PFBC rules, rapid hazards, and seasonal conditions. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point, not a guaranteed put-in.
Stocking information
PFBC manages Youghiogheny trout waters with stocked and wild components near Ohiopyle. 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 and park rules can change by section and season. Verify current PFBC and DCNR guidance for the exact Ohiopyle reach 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, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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