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Elk Creek (Erie)

Lake Erie tributary · Gauge: Elk Creek at Girard, PA

Current Conditions
Water Temp
45
Flow (cfs) · falling
1.64ft
Gage Height

Reading: 6/5/2026, 10:00:00 PM

Run status

Steelhead
Confidence: 32%
DONE
Why this status?

Phase: after. Water n/a°F (ideal 38-50), flow 45 cfs (ideal 30-250). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.50/1.00/0.17 → total 0.32.

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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.