Lebanon County · stream · order 2 river · ~9 cfs typical
Bachman Run
Stocked 6× on record · PFBC
Bachman Run is a stream in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 8, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from PFBC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
79°
68°
13 mph
3%
Fri
Mostly clear
85°
65°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
66°
11 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 18 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Killinger Creek1.9 mi
- Snitz Creek3.4 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Lions Lake4.4 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Lake Duffy5.6 mi
- Reeds Creek5.8 mi
- Little Swatara Creek6.0 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Conewago Lake5.8 mi
- Aires Run6.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official PA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bachman Run fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bachman Run?+
Bachman Run is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 8, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bachman Run get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Bachman Run peaks in February and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bachman Run?+
Yes — Pennsylvania requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bachman Run?+
Bachman Run is a stream in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.