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Wolf Creek Report - 6/14/2025
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Today's Weather
Weather forecast for Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
74° F
Rain Showers
Rain showers and patchy fog before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wind 5 mph E
Precipitation 93% Chance of rain
Yesterday 81.0°/61.0° Clear
5-Day Forecast
Today
74°
Rain Showers
93%
Tonight
61°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
45%
Sunday
76°
Chance Rain Showers
45%
Sunday Night
59°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
45%
Monday
77°
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
24-Hour Forecast
11:00 AM
64°
88%
12:00 PM
65°
93%
1:00 PM
66°
92%
2:00 PM
68°
79%
3:00 PM
69°
77%
4:00 PM
70°
71%
5:00 PM
71°
70%
6:00 PM
71°
64%
7:00 PM
72°
51%
8:00 PM
73°
48%
9:00 PM
72°
46%
10:00 PM
72°
45%
11:00 PM
72°
41%
12:00 AM
70°
39%
1:00 AM
68°
34%
2:00 AM
66°
31%
3:00 AM
65°
29%
4:00 AM
65°
18%
5:00 AM
64°
20%
6:00 AM
63°
18%
7:00 AM
63°
16%
8:00 AM
63°
15%
9:00 AM
62°
17%
10:00 AM
61°
15%
USGS Water Monitoring
Real-time streamflow and water quality data from USGS monitoring stations
Last updated: Jun 14, 10:30 AM
Status Indicators:
High
Normal
Low
Avg Streamflow 2,516 ft³/s Across 8 stations
Avg Gage Height 3.59 ft Across 9 stations
Avg Water Temp 20.0°C 68.0°F
Station Details
French Creek at Utica, PA
03024000Streamflow
1,230 ft³/s
Range: 853 - 8,660 ft³/s (Last 90 days) 853 8,660
10:30 AM
Gage Height
3.35 ft
10:30 AM
Allegheny River at Franklin, PA
03025500Streamflow
13,700 ft³/s
Range: 7,990 - 33,900 ft³/s (Last 90 days) 7,990 33,900
11:00 AM
Gage Height
6.16 ft
11:00 AM
Little Shenango River at Greenville, PA
03102500Streamflow
49 ft³/s
Range: 49 - 2,270 ft³/s (Last 85 days) 49 2,270
10:15 AM
Gage Height
1.47 ft
10:15 AM
Shenango River near Transfer, PA
03102850Streamflow
300 ft³/s
Range: 174 - 4,770 ft³/s (Last 89 days) 174 4,770
10:45 AM
Gage Height
2.68 ft
10:45 AM
Water Temperature
17.1°C (62.8°F)
Range: 4.8°C - 19°C (Last 85 days)10:45 AM
Shenango River near West New Castle, PA
03104490Gage Height
6.28 ft
Range: 5.68 - 11.59 ft (Last 90 days) 5.68 11.59
10:45 AM
Water Temperature
20.4°C (68.7°F)
Range: 7.3°C - 19.8°C (Last 90 days)10:45 AM
Beaver River at Wampum, PA
03105500Streamflow
3,710 ft³/s
Range: 901 - 15,500 ft³/s (Last 90 days) 901 15,500
11:00 AM
Gage Height
4.99 ft
11:00 AM
Water Temperature
20.9°C (69.6°F)
Range: 7.3°C - 22.5°C (Last 90 days)11:00 AM
Connoquenessing Creek near Zelienople, PA
03106000Streamflow
333 ft³/s
Range: 171 - 4,000 ft³/s (Last 90 days) 171 4,000
10:45 AM
Gage Height
2.38 ft
10:45 AM
Water Temperature
21.7°C (71.1°F)
Range: 6.3°C - 22°C (Last 90 days)10:45 AM
Muddy Creek near Portersville, PA
03106300Streamflow
145 ft³/s
Range: 42 - 386 ft³/s (Last 90 days) 42 386
10:15 AM
Gage Height
2.62 ft
10:15 AM
Slippery Rock Creek at Wurtemburg, PA
03106500Streamflow
658 ft³/s
Range: 278 - 4,500 ft³/s (Last 87 days) 278 4,500
10:30 AM
Gage Height
2.39 ft
10:30 AM
Lunar Information
Current moon phase and astronomical data
Saturday, June 14, 2025
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Waning Gibbous
Illumination 89%
Lunar Events
Next Phase Full Moon Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 03:44 DT
Moonrise 23:56 DT
Moonset 08:33 DT
Highest Point 03:54 DT Upper transit
Current Condition Sources:
- USGS: https://www.usgs.gov/
- NWS: https://www.weather.gov/
- USNO: https://aa.usno.navy.mil/
Disclaimer: The following report is compiled using artificial intelligence from current available data. Accuracy is not guarenteed. Always check local laws and regulations before fishing.
Overall Fishing Conditions
- Fishing on Wolf Creek in mid-June 2025 will be moderately good, with warmer water temperatures around 63-69°F boosting trout activity, but expect challenges from forecasted rain and thunderstorms that could raise flows and reduce visibility; the waning gibbous moon may enhance low-light feeding.
Likely Insect Hatches and Their Timing
- Mid-June hatches on Wolf Creek may include sulphurs and caddis, likely emerging in the late morning to early afternoon as water warms to 63-69°F.
- Increased insect activity could occur during or after rain showers, given the 90% precipitation chance and high humidity.
Best Fishing Techniques and Fly Patterns
- Use nymphing techniques in slightly stained water from expected rain, focusing on deeper runs with patterns like Pheasant Tail or Prince Nymph in sizes 14-18.
- For surface fishing, opt for dry flies such as Parachute Adams or Elk Hair Caddis during hatches, as the 74°F high and waning gibbous moon may spur evening rises.
Tips for Wading and Casting
- Wade cautiously in potentially rising waters due to the 1-2 inches of forecasted rain, using a wading staff on slippery rocks.
- Cast upstream into the wind with a 9-foot rod to handle the 5 mph east winds, aiming for accurate presentations in faster flows.
How to Approach the River
- Enter the river quietly from downstream to avoid spooking trout in clearer sections, using the forecasted cloudy conditions for better cover.
- Scout for eddies and slower water near bends, as flows around 300 ft³/s in nearby Shenango suggest similar manageable levels on Wolf Creek.
Best Times of Day to Fish
- Fish early morning before 11 AM when fog and showers clear, as this aligns with rising water temperatures and potential hatches.
- Target late evening around moonrise at 11:56 PM for increased trout activity under the 89% illuminated waning gibbous moon, avoiding the peak thunderstorm period between noon and 3 PM.