What is the current flow on Sherman Creek?

Sherman Creek was running 40 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 01568000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Sherman Creek hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Sherman Creek as Class A Wild Trout, with brown trout reproducing naturally across 6.71 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 Sherman Creek?

About 35% of the classified section of Sherman Creek 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.

Sherman Creek

Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Classified Class A Wild Trout by the state, with brown trout reproducing naturally across 6.71 miles. Running 40 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC at gauge 01568000. 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	6.71 miles
On public land	35%
Also stocked	Yes
County	Wayne

Source: PA Fish & Boat Commission (PASDA).

USGS Gauges on Sherman Creek

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
01568000	Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale, PA	—

Fly fishing rivers →Pennsylvania trout water →Pennsylvania lakes →

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