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West Branch Susquehanna River Fishing Conditions

Updated 42 minutes ago · 1 attached data sensor

62/100Fair
SHOULD YOU FISH TODAY?

Tomorrow looks better for fishing logistics

Today is 62/100 and tomorrow is 73/100. The forecast improves enough to favor waiting if your schedule is flexible. The tomorrow comparison changes forecast weather while carrying forward the latest measured water context, so recheck the gauge or tide before leaving.

Today62/100
Tomorrow73/100
Decision confidenceLimited
River flow9,880 cfs

Current streamflow is 9,880 cfs. Flow is falling by about 26% over 24 hours.

Wind0 mph

Wind should be relatively manageable for most fishing logistics.

What we still don't know
  • No authoritative species evidence is attached yet, so this page deliberately does not recommend specific fish species.
  • No qualified multi-year monthly flow baseline is available yet, so the current flow cannot be labeled high or low for the season.
Streamflow9,880 cfsUSGS
24h flow trend-26%vs ~24h ago
Gauge height4.34 ftUSGS
24h gauge change-0.87 ftvs ~24h ago
Air temp70°FNWS
Wind0 mph
WHAT CHANGED

Current score drivers

  • Streamflow is down 26% versus roughly 24 hours ago.
  • Current wind is about 0 mph.
  • Current precipitation probability is 11%.
NEXT 24 HOURS

Best planning windows

Thu 6 am86/100

light wind · near dawn/dusk

0 mph wind · 23% rain
Thu 8 am86/100

light wind · near dawn/dusk

0 mph wind · 34% rain
Thu 6 pm86/100

light wind · near dawn/dusk

2 mph wind · 65% rain

These rank weather/light/tide logistics only. They are not bite forecasts.

7-DAY PLANNING OUTLOOK

Weather-based trip planning

Thu57/10065–82°F · wind up to 3 mph
Fri73/10061–77°F · wind up to 7 mph
Sat73/10052–73°F · wind up to 5 mph
Sun57/10061–72°F · wind up to 9 mph
Mon64/10058–68°F · wind up to 5 mph
Tue64/10056–68°F · wind up to 6 mph
Wed69/10056–63°F · wind up to 5 mph

Future scores primarily reflect forecast weather while using today's water conditions as the baseline. Recheck before the trip because river flow, tides and water temperature can change.

SPECIES INTELLIGENCE

Confirmed fish targets

No authoritative species occurrence evidence is attached to this water yet, so the site deliberately does not recommend trout, bass or any other target merely because the temperature looks compatible.

Species recommendations require stored authoritative/editor-confirmed occurrence evidence. Broad temperature compatibility is not enough.

GEAR FOR THESE CONDITIONS

Useful starting points

Wading staff

Flow has changed materially; conservative footing and access checks matter more.

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PROVENANCE

Where this page gets its facts

  • USGS: West Branch Susquehanna River At Lewisburg, Pa (sensor ID 01553500)

Water data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Weather forecasts/alerts: National Weather Service (NWS). Coastal tide/observation data: NOAA CO-OPS where applicable. Derived scores are site calculations, not official agency products.

ACCESS + REGULATIONS

Verify before you fish

Fishing license

Licensing and exemptions vary.

USFWS license finder →
Pennsylvania rules

Seasons, limits and special reaches can change.

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Access

A sensor coordinate is not proof of legal public access.

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KEEP EXPLORING

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TRANSPARENCY

What this score means

This is a planning score based on measurable conditions. It is not a bite forecast and cannot guarantee catches. Missing facts are left unavailable rather than invented.

Read the methodology →