Elk County · stream · order 4 river · ~56 cfs typical
Big Mill Creek
Stocked 17× on record · PFBC
Big Mill Creek is a stream in Elk County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 5, 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
75°
56°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
81°
60°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
82°
65°
9 mph
39%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 5 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 2 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Big Mill Creek get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All Pennsylvania waters with brook trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Elk Creek2.3 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
- Ridgway Reservoir3.0 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
- Hyde Lake4.4 mi
- Laurel Run3.9 mi
- Little Toby Creek3.7 mistocked Apr 7, 2026
- Belmouth Run4.0 mistocked Mar 3, 2026
- Shawmut Reservoir4.6 mi
- Bear Creek3.7 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.
Big Mill Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Mill Creek?+
Big Mill Creek is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Elk County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 5, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Big Mill Creek get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 2026, stocking at Big Mill Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big Mill 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 Mill Creek?+
Big Mill Creek is a stream in Elk County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.