Armstrong County · stream · order 4 river · ~81 cfs typical
Cowanshannock Creek
Stocked 6× on record · PFBC
Cowanshannock Creek is a stream in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 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
Mostly clear
82°
58°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
61°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
64°
12 mph
52%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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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
- Limestone Run0.3 mi
- Hays Run1.5 mi
- Pine Creek2.1 mi
- Allegheny River Pool Seven2.5 mi
- North Fork Pine Creek2.6 mistocked May 13, 2026
- South Fork Pine Creek2.6 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Allegheny River Pool Eight3.4 mi
- Garretts Run3.9 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.
Cowanshannock Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cowanshannock Creek?+
Cowanshannock Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Mar 30, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cowanshannock Creek get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Cowanshannock Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cowanshannock 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 Cowanshannock Creek?+
Cowanshannock Creek is a stream in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Mar 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.