What is the current flow on Lackawanna River?

Lackawanna River was running 147 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 01536000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Lackawanna River hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Lackawanna River as Class A Wild Trout, with brown trout reproducing naturally across 17.67 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking — though parts of it are also stocked. Source: PA Fish & Boat Commission (PASDA).

Is there public access on Lackawanna River?

About 0% of the classified section of Lackawanna River runs through public land, weighted across its sections. The remainder is private — access there requires landowner permission regardless of what the water is classified as.

Lackawanna River

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Classified Class A Wild Trout by the state, with brown trout reproducing naturally across 17.67 miles. Running 147 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

147

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC at gauge 01536000. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

State Trout Classification

Classification	Class A Wild Trout
Reproducing species	Brown Trout
Classified length	17.67 miles
On public land	0%
Also stocked	Yes
County	Lackawanna

Source: PA Fish & Boat Commission (PASDA).

USGS Gauges on Lackawanna River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
01534300	Lackawanna River near Forest City, PA	—
01534500	Lackawanna River at Archbald, PA	—
01534860	Lackawanna R bl Leggetts Creek at Scranton, PA	—
01536000	Lackawanna River at Old Forge, PA	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain). Classification: PA Fish & Boat Commission (PASDA).