West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton
River flow & level · USGS gauge 01553240 · Pennsylvania · drains 6,825 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 5:30 PM · gage height
The West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton is at 1.51 ft gage height, 17.5 ft below flood stage.
Gage height & flood stages
ft above gauge datumAction (16.0 ft) is 14.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (19.0 ft) is 17.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (22.0 ft) is 20.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (25.0 ft) is 23.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Action (16.0 ft) is 14.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (19.0 ft) is 17.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (22.0 ft) is 20.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (25.0 ft) is 23.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Minor (19.0 ft) is 17.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (22.0 ft) is 20.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (25.0 ft) is 23.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Reading
West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 6:49 PM ETRiver steady, calm wind — good fall fishing day (6/10), best window 7:39 AM–8:39 AM (moonset near sunrise).
River steady, calm wind — fair fall fishing day (5/10), best window 6:19 PM–7:19 PM (moonrise near sunset).
- Water temp—no water-temperature sensor on this water yet
- Air temphigh 61°F / low 42°FSunny
- WindCalm0–2 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 8
- Level1.51 ftRiver steady (−0.04 ft in 24 h)
Official Pennsylvania fishing report: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Biologist reports
Best fishing times today
Today is a good fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
6/10
Full moon · 99% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:31 AM · Sunset 6:10 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon underfoot12:13 PM–2:13 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset7:39 AM–8:39 AMSunrise
- Moonrise5:39 PM–6:39 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 6/10Good | Major 12:13 PM–2:13 PM Minor 7:39 AM–8:39 AM · 5:39 PM–6:39 PM Calm wind 0–2 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 4/10Fair | Major 12:42 AM–2:42 AM · 1:12 PM–3:12 PM Minor 8:58 AM–9:58 AM · 6:19 PM–7:19 PM Calm wind 0–2 mph |
| WedOct 28 | 2/10Poor | Major 1:43 AM–3:43 AM · 2:14 PM–4:14 PM Minor 10:15 AM–11:15 AM · 7:10 PM–8:10 PM Calm wind 0–5 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 4/10Fair | Major 2:46 AM–4:46 AM · 3:19 PM–5:19 PM Minor 11:26 AM–12:26 PM · 8:13 PM–9:13 PM Calm wind 0–5 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 3/10Poor | Major 3:51 AM–5:51 AM · 4:23 PM–6:23 PM Minor 12:25 PM–1:25 PM · 9:24 PM–10:24 PM Calm wind 0–4 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:53 AM–6:53 AM · 5:23 PM–7:23 PM Minor 1:12 PM–2:12 PM · 10:40 PM–11:40 PM Calm wind 0–1 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:51 AM–6:51 AM · 5:18 PM–7:18 PM Minor 12:50 PM–1:50 PM · 10:55 PM–11:55 PM Calm wind 0–4 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 lake level 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 · level within ±0.25 ft in 24 h +1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 1 |
| 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. 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 41.02, -76.86 (moon times from astronomical equations, West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton local time).
Best fishing times today
Today is a fair fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
5/10
Waning gibbous · 97% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:32 AM · Sunset 6:09 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:42 AM–2:42 AM
- Moon underfoot1:12 PM–3:12 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset8:58 AM–9:58 AM
- Moonrise6:19 PM–7:19 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 27 | 5/10Fair | Major 12:42 AM–2:42 AM · 1:12 PM–3:12 PM Minor 8:58 AM–9:58 AM · 6:19 PM–7:19 PM Calm wind 0–2 mph |
|---|---|---|
| WedOct 28 | 2/10Poor | Major 1:43 AM–3:43 AM · 2:14 PM–4:14 PM Minor 10:15 AM–11:15 AM · 7:10 PM–8:10 PM Calm wind 0–5 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 4/10Fair | Major 2:46 AM–4:46 AM · 3:19 PM–5:19 PM Minor 11:26 AM–12:26 PM · 8:13 PM–9:13 PM Calm wind 0–5 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 3/10Poor | Major 3:51 AM–5:51 AM · 4:23 PM–6:23 PM Minor 12:25 PM–1:25 PM · 9:24 PM–10:24 PM Calm wind 0–4 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:53 AM–6:53 AM · 5:23 PM–7:23 PM Minor 1:12 PM–2:12 PM · 10:40 PM–11:40 PM Calm wind 0–1 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:51 AM–6:51 AM · 5:18 PM–7:18 PM Minor 12:50 PM–1:50 PM · 10:55 PM–11:55 PM Calm wind 0–4 mph |
| MonNov 2 | 3/10Poor | Major 5:44 AM–7:44 AM · 6:09 PM–8:09 PM Minor 1:19 PM–2:19 PM Calm wind 0–5 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 lake level 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 · level within ±0.25 ft in 24 h +1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 1 |
| Today | 5, rounded | 5/10 |
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. 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 41.02, -76.86 (moon times from astronomical equations, West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton local time).
Weather & wind at West Branch Susquehanna River at West Milton
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- Tonight42°Partly CloudyWind NW 2 mphRain 1%
- Tuesday61° / 38°SunnyWind N 2 mphRain 1%
- Wednesday64° / 45°Partly SunnyWind S 0 to 5 mphRain 0%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 41.019, -76.865 (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 ILTP1- Action stage16 ft+14.5 ft from now
- Minor stage19 ft+17.5 ft from now
- Moderate stage22 ft+20.5 ft from now
- Major stage25 ft+23.5 ft from now
- Record crest34.55 ft1972
Last 10 days
| Date | Gage height (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 1.52 | −0.06 |
| Sun Oct 25 | 1.58 | −0.08 |
| Sat Oct 24 | 1.66 | −0.04 |
| Fri Oct 23 | 1.70 | −0.13 |
| Thu Oct 22 | 1.83 | −0.12 |
| Wed Oct 21 | 1.95 | −0.16 |
| Tue Oct 20 | 2.11 | ±0.00 |
| Mon Oct 19 | 2.11 | +0.06 |
| Sun Oct 18 | 2.05 | −0.24 |
| Sat Oct 17 | 2.29 | +0.03 |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- West Branch Susquehanna River at Lewisburg4 mi · River3,040 cfs98% of normal
- West Branch Susquehanna River at Allenwood6 mi · River3,120 cfs104% of normal
- Susquehanna River above Dam at Sunbury12 mi · River2.50 ftstage 2.50 ft
- Susquehanna River at Sunbury13 mi · River7,310 cfs88% of normal
- Susquehanna River at Danville13 mi · River3,860 cfs78% of normal
- Penns Creek at Penns Creek14 mi · River221 cfs207% of normal
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 01553240 — W Br Susquehanna River at West Milton, PA
- Location
- 41.0186, -76.8649 · Pennsylvania
- Drainage area
- 6,825 sq mi
- Measures
- Gage height (stage) above the gauge datum
- Daily statistics
- Not available (approved daily values)
- Latest reading
- Oct 26, 5:30 PM local time (provisional)
- Page built
- Oct 26, 2026 6:49 PM ET
- Flood stages
- NWS gauge ILTP1 — 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.