Pennsylvania
Rainbow Trout in Pennsylvania
Rainbow Trout are on record in 150 Pennsylvania waters, with 1,956 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in March and April.
Scheduled ahead
Sep 3, 2026 — Youghiogheny River
Sep 3, 2026 — Youghiogheny River
Oct 1, 2026 — Kettle Creek Lake
Oct 1, 2026 — George B Stevenson Reservoir
Oct 1, 2026 — Letterkenny Reservoir
When does Pennsylvania stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Kettle Creek26×
- Fishing Creek22×
- Buffalo Creek20×
- Laurel Hill Creek17×
- Oil Creek17×
- Laurel Run16×
- First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek16×
- Lackawaxen River15×
- Lehigh River14×
- Muncy Creek14×
- Chest Creek13×
- Mill Creek13×
- Youghiogheny River12×
- Spring Creek12×
- Loyalsock Creek12×
- South Branch Tunkhannock Creek12×
- Little Lehigh Creek12×
- Middle Creek12×
- Monocacy Creek12×
- Kinzua Creek11×
- Mahoning Creek11×
- Clark Creek11×
- East Licking Creek11×
- Quittapahilla Creek11×
- French Creek11×
- Loyalhanna Creek11×
- Neshannock Creek11×
- Beaver Creek11×
- Slippery Rock Creek11×
- Bald Eagle Creek11×
- Yellow Creek10×
- East Branch Antietam Creek10×
- Little Pine Creek10×
- Brodhead Creek10×
- Tionesta Creek9×
- Tulpehocken Creek9×
- Lehigh Canal (historical)9×
- West Branch Tionesta Creek9×
- Harveys Creek9×
- Medix Run9×
110 more on the Pennsylvania map.
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- Youghiogheny RiverJul 2, 2026
- Youghiogheny RiverJul 2, 2026
- Youghiogheny RiverMay 21, 2026
- Youghiogheny RiverMay 21, 2026
- North Branch Little Aughwick CreekMay 16, 2026
- Sandy Lick CreekMay 16, 2026
- South Branch Little Aughwick CreekMay 16, 2026
- Locust LakeMay 16, 2026
- North Branch Little Aughwick CreekMay 16, 2026
- Kinzua CreekMay 15, 2026
- Dents RunMay 15, 2026
- Cloe LakeMay 15, 2026
- Little Sandy CreekMay 15, 2026
- Little Sandy CreekMay 15, 2026
- Little Aughwick CreekMay 14, 2026
- Tionesta CreekMay 14, 2026
- Glade RunMay 14, 2026
- Patterson CreekMay 14, 2026
- Kinzua CreekMay 14, 2026
- Tionesta CreekMay 14, 2026
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Rainbow Trout in Pennsylvania — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in Pennsylvania?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 150 Pennsylvania waters, including Kettle Creek, Fishing Creek, Buffalo Creek. The full list is on this page.
When does Pennsylvania stock rainbow trout?+
Pennsylvania stocks rainbow trout most heavily in March and April, going by 1,956 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in Pennsylvania?+
Yes — Pennsylvania requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.