Lancaster County · stream · order 3 river · ~23 cfs typical
Big Beaver Creek
Stocked 2× on record · PFBC
Big Beaver Creek is a stream in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 13, 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
81°
71°
15 mph
4%
Fri
Mostly clear
87°
66°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
70°
13 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 13 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Little Beaver Creek0.9 mistocked Mar 13, 2026
- Big Spring Run4.3 mi
- South Fork Big Beaver Creek3.8 mi
- Mill Creek4.6 mi
- Groff Mill5.4 mi
- Strasburg Reservoir5.5 mi
- Muddy Run Recreation Reservoir7.3 mi
- Little Conestoga Creek6.2 mistocked Apr 29, 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.
Big Beaver Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Beaver Creek?+
Big Beaver Creek is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Mar 13, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Big Beaver 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 Big Beaver Creek?+
Big Beaver Creek is a stream in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Mar 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.