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West Branch Fish Creek

River · Williamstown, New York

4.8(4 reviews)

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Niagara; Orleans; Monroe; Wayne; Northern Cayuga; Oswego; Jefferson.

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 04249200, as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Niagara; Orleans; Monroe; Wayne; Northern Cayuga; Oswego; Jefferson. NWS Buffalo NY
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 159 ft³/s over 12 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
15 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.83 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 159 ft³/s over 12 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH BRANCH SALMON RIVER AT REDFIELD NY (8.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Branch Fish Creek

H: 69° L: 58°
Heavy rain
Heavy rain
62°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
90%
Humidity
94%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Moderate rain
63°
9 AM
Heavy rain
62°
12 PM
Heavy rain at times
66°
3 PM
Heavy rain at times
69°
6 PM
Mist
60°
9 PM
Mist
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Branch Fish Creek?
West Branch Fish Creek is a river in Williamstown, New York.
Can you swim at West Branch Fish Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is West Branch Fish Creek rated?
West Branch Fish Creek in Williamstown, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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Williamstown, NY 13493

Williamstown, New York 13493

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