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Fly Creek

River · Sanford, New York

3.6(8 reviews)

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 01425805, as of Aug 22, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
69°F
21°C
Streamflow
14 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.65 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OQUAGA CREEK AT MCCLURE NY (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Fly Creek

H: 78° L: 57°
Cloudy
Cloudy
77°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
55%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
60°
3 AM
Clear
59°
6 AM
Clear
57°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
67°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
78°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fly Creek?
Fly Creek is a river in Sanford, New York.
What is the water temperature at Fly Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Fly Creek in Sanford, New York is 69°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 01425805, 1.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Fly Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Fly Creek rated?
Fly Creek in Sanford, New York has an average visitor rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.

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