Fayette County · stream · order 4 river · ~20 cfs typical
Back Creek
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
Back Creek is a stream in Fayette 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
77°
57°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
81°
61°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
84°
67°
10 mph
22%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
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
- Champion Creek1.6 mi
- Poplar Run1.4 mi
- Turquois Lakes2.1 mi
- Laurel Run2.6 mi
- Little Champion Creek2.8 mi
- Roaring Run3.7 mi
- Mill Run Reservoir4.5 mi
- Lake Donegal5.2 mistocked May 4, 2026
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.
Back Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Back Creek?+
Back Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 8, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Back Creek get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Back Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Back Creek?+
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 Back Creek?+
Back Creek is a stream in Fayette 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.