Somerset County · stream · order 4 river · ~49 cfs typical
Clear Shade Creek
Stocked 11× on record · PFBC
Clear Shade Creek is a stream in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 30, 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
74°
58°
12 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
78°
57°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
65°
11 mph
23%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 29 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 29 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Clear Shade Creek get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March and April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Dark Shade Creek0.0 mi
- Miller Run0.2 mi
- Piney Run1.8 mi
- Little Dark Shade Creek2.4 mi
- Windber Reservoir1.9 mi
- Bigan Pond2.5 mi
- Roaring Fork3.0 mi
- Cub Run4.1 mistocked Mar 24, 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.
Clear Shade Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Clear Shade Creek?+
Clear Shade Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 30, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Clear Shade Creek get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2026, stocking at Clear Shade 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 Clear Shade 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 Clear Shade Creek?+
Clear Shade Creek is a stream in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.