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Bear Creek Lake
Reservoir
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 63 ft³/s over 58 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 01449800, as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 63 ft³/s over 58 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — 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.
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 63 ft³/s over 58 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Pohopoco Cr bl Beltzville Dam nr Parryville, PA (6.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 7:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Creek Lake?
- Bear Creek Lake is a reservoir in Pennsylvania.
- What is the water temperature at Bear Creek Lake?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek Lake in Pennsylvania is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 01449800, 6.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bear Creek Lake?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
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