Armstrong County · stream · order 5 river · ~202 cfs typical
Buffalo Creek
Stocked 47× on record · PFBC
Buffalo Creek is a stream in Armstrong 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
83°
59°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
62°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
90°
66°
11 mph
53%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 15, 2026 — Rainbow Trout
Oct 15, 2026 — Rainbow Trout
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 29 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 29 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 29 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 29 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 7 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 7 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 7 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 7 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Buffalo Creek get stocked?
Going by 47 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March and April.
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
- Big Run1.4 mi
- Kiskiminetas River1.5 mi
- Allegheny River Pool Five1.7 mi
- Little Buffalo Creek2.8 mi
- Allegheny River Pool Four4.0 mi
- Pine Run4.4 mi
- Chartiers Run4.8 mi
- Sarver Run4.5 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.
Buffalo Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Buffalo Creek?+
Buffalo Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 1, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Buffalo Creek get stocked?+
Going by 47 records since 2026, stocking at Buffalo Creek peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Buffalo 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 Buffalo Creek?+
Buffalo Creek is a stream in Armstrong 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.