Susquehanna River near Peach Bottom, PA
USGS 01577505 · Pennsylvania · reports water temperature
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USGS 01577505 · Pennsylvania · reports water temperature
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Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST · provisional USGS data
No flow at this gauge. USGS does not publish discharge here, so there are no flow statistics either; it reports what is shown. Flow on the same river: SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AT CONOWINGO, MD (USGS 01578310, 9.6 miles away).
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT to Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST; ranging 57.7 to 59.9 °F; latest 59.5 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 PM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM EST | 59.9 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM EST | 59.7 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM EST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM EST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM EST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM EST | 59.4 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM EST | 59.5 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM EST | 59 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM EST | 59.2 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM EST | 57.7 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM EST | 57.7 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM EST | 58.5 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM EST | 58.8 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM EST | 57.7 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM EST | 57.7 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM EST | 57.7 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM EST | 57.7 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM EDT | 58.5 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM EDT | 58.5 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM EDT | 58.6 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM EDT | 58.6 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM EDT | 58.8 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM EDT | 58.8 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM EDT | 58.6 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM EDT | 58.1 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM EDT | 58.3 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM EDT | 58.5 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM EDT | 58.6 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM EDT | 58.8 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM EDT | 58.8 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM EDT | 58.8 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM EDT | 58.5 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM EDT | 59.4 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM EDT | 59.7 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM EDT | 59.7 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM EDT | 59.7 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM EDT | 59.9 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM EDT | 59.7 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM EDT | 59.5 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM EDT | 59.7 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM EDT | 59.4 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM EDT | 59.4 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM EDT | 59.2 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM EDT | 59.2 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM EDT | 59.2 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM EDT | 59.4 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM EDT | 59.4 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM EDT | 59.5 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM EDT | 59.9 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM EDT | 59.4 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM EDT | 59 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM EDT | 58.8 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM EDT | 59 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM EDT | 59 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM EDT | 59 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 59 |
Map of USGS gauge 01577505 and the river around it
Where Susquehanna River near Peach Bottom, PA sits, with 6 other gauges on the same river.
In or under PFBC's preferred range. Water 59.5°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 59.9°F. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission: “The preferred temperature range for trout is between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.”
PFBC position statement on closing coldwater tributary mouths to angling in summer (2006) (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission)Species list not on file for this gauge. Check the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission: Pennsylvania adult trout stocking schedule · Pennsylvania fishing regulations.
Cold water. Water 59.5°F. NWS: “Cold shock can be just as severe and dangerous from water temperatures of 50-60°F (10-15°C) as it is from water at 35°F (2°C).” “Always wear a life jacket in and around the water.”
Cold Water Hazards and Safety (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
The National Weather Service has no flood-stage gauge here, so no official flood category is shown.
Checked Nov 5, 9:54 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.