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East Branch Penobscot River

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 24 (median 639 ft³/s over 104 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01029500, as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 24 (median 639 ft³/s over 104 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
432 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.60 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 24 (median 639 ft³/s over 104 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Maine yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge East Branch Penobscot River at Grindstone, Maine (9.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at East Branch Penobscot River

H: 70° L: 64°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
67°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
94%
Humidity
94%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
3 AM
Light drizzle
65°
6 AM
Mist
64°
9 AM
Light drizzle
64°
12 PM
Light drizzle
66°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
6 PM
Light drizzle
68°
9 PM
Light drizzle
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Branch Penobscot River?
East Branch Penobscot River is a river in Maine.
Can you swim at East Branch Penobscot River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does East Branch Penobscot River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at East Branch Penobscot River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby