Pennsylvania
Lehigh River at Walnutport
Location Snapshot
Lehigh River at Walnutport is a broad eastern Pennsylvania mainstem reach downstream of the colder upper river and Lehigh Gorge, with long runs, pools, and rocky channel habitat. Brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Fair · 82
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 995 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.66 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 12:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01451000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
55°F
Feels like
48°F
Wind
7 mph N
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 10 AM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Wed 2 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 6 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 72°F / Low 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 66°F / Low 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Brown trout are in the mixed, regulated-flow fishery on the Lehigh River at Walnutport, along with rainbow trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lehigh River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Drift fishing
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Pennsylvania
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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