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Elk Creek (Erie)
Lake Erie tributary · Gauge: Elk Creek at Girard, PA
Current Conditions
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Water Temp
16
Flow (cfs) · steady
1.68ft
Gage Height
Reading: 9/23/2026, 9:00:00 AM
Run status
Steelhead
Confidence: 46%
Why this status?
Phase: ramp_up. Water n/a°F (ideal 38-50), flow 16 cfs (ideal 30-250). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.60/0.50/0.54/0.17 → total 0.46.
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Typical run windows
Steelhead 09-15 → peak 11-15 → 04-30
Ideal: 38-50°F · 30-250 cfs
PA Lake Erie steelhead. Most-fished trib.
Status is computed from real-time USGS gauge data, historical run windows, DNR reports, and crowdsourced angler reports. Always confirm conditions with the latest DNR rules before fishing.