Pennsylvania
Brook Trout in Pennsylvania
Brook Trout are on record in 50 Pennsylvania waters, with 125 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in March.
Scheduled ahead
Oct 5, 2026 — Laurel Run Reservoir
Nov 3, 2026 — Lower Lake
Dec 14, 2026 — Reservoir Number Three
Dec 17, 2026 — Ridgway Reservoir
When does Pennsylvania stock brook trout?
Waters holding brook trout
- North Fork Redbank Creek6×
- Canoe Creek6×
- Big Spring Creek5×
- Lehigh River5×
- Little Mahoning Creek4×
- Nescopeck Creek4×
- Tobyhanna Creek4×
- Piney Creek4×
- East Branch Mahoning Creek4×
- Silver Creek4×
- Lake Irena3×
- Salmon Creek3×
- Big Mill Creek3×
- Bushkill Creek3×
- Shohola Creek3×
- Laurel Run Reservoir3×
- Ridgway Reservoir3×
- Wiconisco Creek3×
- Redbank Creek3×
- Hokendauqua Creek3×
- South Fork Pine Creek2×
- Hickory Run2×
- Hickory Run Lake2×
- Aylesworth Creek Lake2×
- Sandy Lick Creek2×
- Tobyhanna Lake2×
- Little Catawissa Creek2×
- Elklick Creek2×
- Fishing Creek2×
- Mehoopany Creek2×
- Sunfish Pond2×
- Wolf Run2×
- North Branch Mehoopany Creek2×
- Lower Lake2×
- Laborde Branch1×
- West Branch Rattling Creek1×
- Lake Minisink1×
- Middle Branch Bush Kill1×
- Little Buffalo Lake1×
- Little Mud Pond1×
10 more on the Pennsylvania map.
Freshest brook trout stockings
- South Fork Pine CreekMay 13, 2026
- Cherry RunMay 13, 2026
- Reservoir Number ThreeMay 13, 2026
- Hickory RunMay 11, 2026
- Hickory Run LakeMay 11, 2026
- Sandy Lick CreekMay 8, 2026
- Lake IrenaMay 8, 2026
- Aylesworth Creek LakeMay 8, 2026
- Big Spring CreekMay 7, 2026
- Salmon CreekMay 7, 2026
- Little Mahoning CreekMay 6, 2026
- Little Mahoning CreekMay 6, 2026
- Big Mill CreekMay 5, 2026
- North Fork Redbank CreekMay 5, 2026
- Tobyhanna LakeApr 30, 2026
- Little Catawissa CreekApr 29, 2026
- Nescopeck CreekApr 28, 2026
- Tobyhanna CreekApr 28, 2026
- Tobyhanna CreekApr 28, 2026
- Piney CreekApr 27, 2026
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Brook Trout in Pennsylvania — FAQ
Where can I catch brook trout in Pennsylvania?+
Brook Trout are on record in 50 Pennsylvania waters, including North Fork Redbank Creek, Canoe Creek, Big Spring Creek. The full list is on this page.
When does Pennsylvania stock brook trout?+
Pennsylvania stocks brook trout most heavily in March, going by 125 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for brook trout in Pennsylvania?+
Yes — Pennsylvania requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.