Allegheny County · stream · order 4 river · ~27 cfs typical
Big Sewickley Creek
Stocked 16× on record · PFBC
Big Sewickley Creek is a stream in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 1, 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
Mostly clear
84°
58°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
62°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
91°
66°
10 mph
59%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Big Sewickley Creek get stocked?
Going by 16 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in February and April.
Angler reports
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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Flaugherty Run1.3 mistocked Mar 13, 2026
- Little Sewickley Creek1.7 mi
- Dashields Pool2.2 mi
- North Fork Big Sewickley Creek3.4 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
- Raredon Run4.3 mi
- Service Creek4.6 mi
- Shafers Run5.4 mi
- East Branch Big Sewickley Creek5.1 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.
Big Sewickley Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Sewickley Creek?+
Big Sewickley Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 1, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Big Sewickley Creek get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2026, stocking at Big Sewickley Creek peaks in February and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big Sewickley 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 Sewickley Creek?+
Big Sewickley Creek is a stream in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.