McKean County · stream · order 4 river · ~50 cfs typical
Chappel Fork
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
Chappel Fork is a stream in McKean County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 12, 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
76°
56°
12 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
84°
59°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
64°
11 mph
26%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 12 | Brown Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Mud Lick Run1.7 mi
- Morrison Run1.8 mi
- North Fork Chappel Fork1.9 mi
- South Branch Kinzua Creek2.8 mistocked Mar 5, 2026
- Meade Run3.3 mistocked May 14, 2026
- Wolf Run4.1 mi
- Kinzua Creek4.8 mistocked May 15, 2026
- North Branch Sugar Run5.7 mistocked May 11, 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.
Chappel Fork fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chappel Fork?+
Chappel Fork is stocked with Brown Trout in McKean County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 12, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Chappel Fork get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Chappel Fork peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Chappel Fork?+
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 Chappel Fork?+
Chappel Fork is a stream in McKean County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.