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Pennsylvania · Unknown Co.

Swatara Creek

· 58 mi · Class I
Optimal: 300–875 CFS · USGS #01573000
591 avg
148CFS
0.55 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
Stable
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 591 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #01573000
Designated Water Trail · Swatara Creek Watershed Association

About

60 miles - Pine Grove to Middletown

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
Moon overhead
8:34 AM
Moonrise
1:04 PM
Moonset
4:04 AM
Moon underfoot
8:34 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

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