West Branch Clarion River
Latest Reading
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT at gauge 03028000. Temperature measured Aug 1, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT at gauge 03028000. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
Where West Branch Clarion River is measured
1 USGS gauge on West Branch Clarion River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.
Water temperature and trout
West Branch Clarion River read 66.7°F as of Aug 1, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT. Trout come under thermal stress above roughly 68°F, and mortality after catch-and-release rises sharply in warm water. Montana FWP restricts angling when max daily water temperature reaches 73F for 3 consecutive days.
This reading sat below the stress threshold. Temperatures swing through the day and peak in late afternoon, so a morning reading can understate the daily maximum.
State Trout Classification
| Classification | Stocked Trout Water |
| County | Elk |
Source: PA Fish & Boat Commission (PASDA).
USGS Gauges on West Branch Clarion River
| Gauge | Station | Water temp? |
|---|---|---|
| 03028000 | West Branch Clarion River at Wilcox, PA | Yes |
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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain). Classification: PA Fish & Boat Commission (PASDA).