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    Water Conditions

    Use these resources to check conditions for the waters you will be fishing and boating.

    Know the Conditions Before Getting on the Water

    Conditions can change on the water by the hour. Activity on the waterway as well as weather can impact safety and availability for a boating outing. Check conditions before heading out on the water and keep a close watch on the conditions while on the water. Here are some helpful resources. 

    National Weather Service and U.S. Geological Survey

    Lake Erie

    The Regional Science Consortium deploys weather buoys that collect data useful for boaters.

    Current weather and water conditions are provided in partnership with the S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie and FishUSA via a webcam.​

    Hotlines

    • Allegheny River, Kinzua Reservoir - Water Condition Hot Line:  814-726-0164
    • Central PA River Conditions - NWS: 888-881-7555
    • Susquehanna River (Lower) Hotline: 800-692-6328