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Nelson Falls
Fishing pier · Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 39 ft³/s
- Gage height 15.87 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Cowanesque River at Elkland, PA (3.1 mi away), as of Oct 29, 5:00 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01519200, as of Oct 29, 5:00 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Common Carp.
1 fish species in 1 public record within 2 km of Nelson Falls since 2000.
- 1 record · 2010
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Tioga watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS. Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nelson Falls?
- Nelson Falls is a fishing pier in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania.
- Can you swim at Nelson Falls?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Nelson Falls rated?
- Nelson Falls in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 18 reviews.
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Location & Contact
7 Thornbottom Rd #1, Lawrenceville, PA 16929
Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania 16929
🎣 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Obtain necessary fishing licenses and permits
- ›Check local regulations on catch limits and seasons
- ›Bring appropriate gear for the target species
- ›Practice catch and release for conservation
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