Tioga River at Tioga Junction
River flow & level · USGS gauge 01518700 · Pennsylvania · drains 446 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 6:00 PM · streamflow
The Tioga River at Tioga Junction is running 89.9 cfs, 71% of the median flow for October 26 (126 cfs, 47 years). Gage height is 6.80 ft, 8.2 ft below flood stage (15.0 ft). Flow is about the same as 24 hours ago.
Streamflow
cubic feet per secondReadingNormal range for the date (25th–75th pct.)Median for the date
Gage height & flood stages
ft above gauge datumAction (13.0 ft) is 6.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (15.0 ft) is 8.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (17.0 ft) is 10.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (20.0 ft) is 13.2 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Reading
Tioga River at Tioga Junction fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 6:49 PM ETWater 55°F and warming, flow 71% of normal, flow steady, light WNW wind — excellent fall fishing day (8/10), best window 7:42 AM–8:42 AM (moonset near sunrise).
Water 55°F and warming, flow 71% of normal, flow steady, calm wind — good fall fishing day (6/10), best window 6:17 PM–7:17 PM (moonrise near sunset).
- Water temp55°Fmeasured Oct 26, 6:00 PM · this gauge · +2° in 24 h
- Air temphigh 56°F / low 36°FSunny
- WindLight WNW2–7 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 13
- Flow71% of normalFlow steady (+0% in 24 h)
Official Pennsylvania fishing report: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Biologist reports
Best fishing times today
Today is an excellent fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
8/10
Full moon · 99% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:34 AM · Sunset 6:10 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon underfoot12:15 PM–2:15 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset7:42 AM–8:42 AMSunrise
- Moonrise5:38 PM–6:38 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 8/10Excellent | Major 12:15 PM–2:15 PM Minor 7:42 AM–8:42 AM · 5:38 PM–6:38 PM Light wind 2–7 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 4/10Fair | Major 12:43 AM–2:43 AM · 1:13 PM–3:13 PM Minor 9:02 AM–10:02 AM · 6:17 PM–7:17 PM Calm wind 1–4 mph |
| WedOct 28 | 4/10Fair | Major 1:44 AM–3:44 AM · 2:15 PM–4:15 PM Minor 10:20 AM–11:20 AM · 7:07 PM–8:07 PM Light wind 0–7 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 2:48 AM–4:48 AM · 3:20 PM–5:20 PM Minor 11:31 AM–12:31 PM · 8:10 PM–9:10 PM Light wind 5–8 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 3:52 AM–5:52 AM · 4:24 PM–6:24 PM Minor 12:30 PM–1:30 PM · 9:21 PM–10:21 PM Light wind 4–8 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:54 AM–6:54 AM · 5:24 PM–7:24 PM Minor 1:17 PM–2:17 PM · 10:38 PM–11:38 PM Calm wind 0–4 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 4:52 AM–6:52 AM · 5:19 PM–7:19 PM Minor 12:53 PM–1:53 PM · 10:54 PM–11:54 PM Light wind 2–7 mph |
How this rating works
Solunar theory says fish feed more when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 hours) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods, about 1 hour). On a lake or river there is no tide, so instead of tide changes we score the local conditions anglers watch: the barometric pressure trend, the wind, whether the river is steady, and the water temperature where it is measured.
| Base | every day starts at 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise / sunset | a period overlaps sunrise or sunset ±1 h: major +2, minor +1 (max 3) (Moonset × sunrise +1; Moonrise × sunset +1) | 2 |
| Moon phase | within 2 days of a new or full moon +2, within 4 days +1 (today: 0.5 days) | 2 |
| Local conditions | pressure 6 AM→6 PM: falling +2, steady or slowly rising +1, rising fast 0 · daytime wind 4–15 mph +1, over 20 mph (or gusts over 30) −1 · flow within ±15% in 24 h +1, rising over 25% −1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 3 |
| Today | 8, rounded | 8/10 |
1–3 poor · 4–5 fair · 6–7 good · 8–10 excellent. Pressure and wind are the NOAA National Weather Service hourly forecast for this spot; the level/flow trend is the latest 24 hours of readings on this page; water temperature measured at this gauge. Days 2–7 score sun, moon, forecast pressure and forecast wind only (level and water temperature aren’t forecast). Solunar times are a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Solunar periods calculated for 41.95, -77.12 (moon times from astronomical equations, Tioga River at Tioga Junction local time).
Best fishing times today
Today is a good fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
6/10
Waning gibbous · 97% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:35 AM · Sunset 6:08 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:43 AM–2:43 AM
- Moon underfoot1:13 PM–3:13 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset9:02 AM–10:02 AM
- Moonrise6:17 PM–7:17 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 27 | 6/10Good | Major 12:43 AM–2:43 AM · 1:13 PM–3:13 PM Minor 9:02 AM–10:02 AM · 6:17 PM–7:17 PM Calm wind 1–4 mph |
|---|---|---|
| WedOct 28 | 4/10Fair | Major 1:44 AM–3:44 AM · 2:15 PM–4:15 PM Minor 10:20 AM–11:20 AM · 7:07 PM–8:07 PM Light wind 0–7 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 2:48 AM–4:48 AM · 3:20 PM–5:20 PM Minor 11:31 AM–12:31 PM · 8:10 PM–9:10 PM Light wind 5–8 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 3:52 AM–5:52 AM · 4:24 PM–6:24 PM Minor 12:30 PM–1:30 PM · 9:21 PM–10:21 PM Light wind 4–8 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:54 AM–6:54 AM · 5:24 PM–7:24 PM Minor 1:17 PM–2:17 PM · 10:38 PM–11:38 PM Calm wind 0–4 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 4:52 AM–6:52 AM · 5:19 PM–7:19 PM Minor 12:53 PM–1:53 PM · 10:54 PM–11:54 PM Light wind 2–7 mph |
| MonNov 2 | 4/10Fair | Major 5:45 AM–7:45 AM · 6:10 PM–8:10 PM Minor 1:22 PM–2:22 PM Light wind 2–8 mph |
How this rating works
Solunar theory says fish feed more when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 hours) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods, about 1 hour). On a lake or river there is no tide, so instead of tide changes we score the local conditions anglers watch: the barometric pressure trend, the wind, whether the river is steady, and the water temperature where it is measured.
| Base | every day starts at 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise / sunset | a period overlaps sunrise or sunset ±1 h: major +2, minor +1 (max 3) (Moonrise × sunset +1) | 1 |
| Moon phase | within 2 days of a new or full moon +2, within 4 days +1 (today: 1.5 days) | 2 |
| Local conditions | pressure 6 AM→6 PM: falling +2, steady or slowly rising +1, rising fast 0 · daytime wind 4–15 mph +1, over 20 mph (or gusts over 30) −1 · flow within ±15% in 24 h +1, rising over 25% −1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 2 |
| Today | 6, rounded | 6/10 |
1–3 poor · 4–5 fair · 6–7 good · 8–10 excellent. Pressure and wind are the NOAA National Weather Service hourly forecast for this spot; the level/flow trend is the latest 24 hours of readings on this page; water temperature measured at this gauge. Days 2–7 score sun, moon, forecast pressure and forecast wind only (level and water temperature aren’t forecast). Solunar times are a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Solunar periods calculated for 41.95, -77.12 (moon times from astronomical equations, Tioga River at Tioga Junction local time).
Weather & wind at Tioga River at Tioga Junction
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- Tonight36°Mostly CloudyWind N 5 mphRain 9%
- Tuesday56° / 35°SunnyWind N 3 mphRain 3%
- Wednesday64° / 45°Partly SunnyWind S 0 to 7 mphRain 0%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 41.953, -77.115 (grid CTP), issued Oct 26, 2:21 PM local time. High / low are air temperatures; water temperature is in the fishing section above. The “Air temp & weather” tile at the top refreshes live.
Flood stages
NOAA NWS gauge TGJP1- Action stage13 ft+6.2 ft from now
- Minor stage15 ft+8.2 ft from now
- Moderate stage17 ft+10.2 ft from now
- Major stage20 ft+13.2 ft from now
- Record crest22.12 ft1975
October 26 in history
47 years of flow records- Today89.9 cfs
- Same date last year48.7 cfs2025
- Median126 cfs
- Normal range59.0 cfs – 296 cfs25th–75th percentile
- Highest since 19805,600 cfs1991
- Lowest since 198040.0 cfs1992
Last 10 days
| Date | Mean flow (cfs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 89.9 | +0% |
| Sun Oct 25 | 89.9 | +0% |
| Sat Oct 24 | 89.9 | +0% |
| Fri Oct 23 | 89.9 | +0% |
| Thu Oct 22 | 89.9 | +0% |
| Wed Oct 21 | 89.9 | -23% |
| Tue Oct 20 | 117 | +8% |
| Mon Oct 19 | 108 | +0% |
| Sun Oct 18 | 108 | -1% |
| Sat Oct 17 | 109 | +2% |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- Cowanesque Lake3 mi · Lake · Lawrenceville1,080.33 ft+0.33 ft vs full pool
- Tioga Lake4 mi · Lake · Tioga Dam at Tioga1,081.29 ft+0.29 ft vs full pool
- Hammond Lake4 mi · Lake · Hammond Dam at Tioga1,086.07 ft+0.07 ft vs full pool
- Tioga River at Lindley5 mi · River3.17 ftstage 3.17 ft
- Tioga River near Erwins12 mi · River156 cfs55% of normal
- Chemung River at Corning14 mi · River14.75 ftstage 14.75 ft
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 01518700 — Tioga River at Tioga Junction, PA
- Location
- 41.9526, -77.1152 · Pennsylvania
- Drainage area
- 446 sq mi
- Measures
- Streamflow (discharge), cubic feet per second
- Daily statistics
- 1980–2026 (approved daily values)
- Latest reading
- Oct 26, 6:00 PM local time (provisional)
- Page built
- Oct 26, 2026 6:49 PM ET
- Flood stages
- NWS gauge TGJP1 — National Water Prediction Service
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Water Data for the Nation (USGS monitoring location page). Readings every 15–60 minutes; the newest values are provisional. Percentiles compare today’s reading with every past year’s daily mean for the same calendar date. Weather: NOAA National Weather Service.