Watershed Profile: East Branch Fishing Creek near Jamison City, PA
Watershed Overview
East Branch Fishing Creek lies entirely within Sullivan County, PA and flows in a westerly direction to its confluence with West Branch Fishing Creek. The monitoring station is located northwest of Jamison City, PA, in State Gameland #13.
Drainage Characteristics
- Drainage Area (square miles): 12.55
- Total Stream Length (miles): 24.6
- Average Annual Flow at Station (NHD) (cfs): 19.7
- Population (2020): 89
Stream Classifications (Pennsylvania)
| Designation | Miles |
|---|---|
| High-Quality Cold Water Fisheries | 24.63 |
| Total | 24.63 |
- Land Use
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Description Percentage Developed Open Space 2.02 Low Urban 0.01 Deciduous Forest 59.53 Coniferous Forest 0.33 Mixed Forest 32.80 Shrub Scrub 1.49 Grassland Herbaceous 0.64 Pasture/Hay 0.11 Wetlands 3.06
Underlying Geology
| Rock Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sandstone | 98.29 |
| Shale | 1.71 |
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Recent Results
| Sample Time | 11/17/2025 3:00:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Temperature (C) | 4.31 |
| Specific Conductivity (mS/cm) | 0.026 |
| PH | 6.05 |
| Turbidity (NTU+) | 1.42 |
| Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) | 12.57 |
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Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Pads 0
- Natural Gas Water Withdrawals 0
Public Water Supply Withdrawals
- Groundwater 0
- Surface Water 0
NPDES Discharges
| Description | Count |
|---|---|
| Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation | 0 |
| Mining/Quarry | 0 |
| Stormwater | 0 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sewage Treatment Plant | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
Stream Impairments
| Source | Category | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Deposition | Aquatic Life | 23.70 |