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Photo: Austin Falls Sacandaga River June 2021 by 420Traveler (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

West Branch Sacandaga 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 22 (median 168 ft³/s over 114 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 01321000, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 168 ft³/s over 114 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
96 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.50 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 168 ft³/s over 114 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SACANDAGA RIVER NEAR HOPE NY (8.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Branch Sacandaga River

H: 81° L: 54°
Sunny
Sunny
73°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
64%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
6.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Clear
54°
9 AM
Sunny
64°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Sunny
78°
9 PM
Clear
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Branch Sacandaga River?
West Branch Sacandaga River is a river in New York.
Can you swim at West Branch Sacandaga River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is West Branch Sacandaga River rated?
West Branch Sacandaga River in New York has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.
What amenities does West Branch Sacandaga River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at West Branch Sacandaga River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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