Elk County · stream · order 3 river · ~19 cfs typical
Crooked Creek
Stocked 15× on record · PFBC
Crooked Creek is a stream in Elk County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 7, 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
81°
57°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
82°
63°
10 mph
22%
Sun
Showers
70°
64°
14 mph
87%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 7 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 3 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 10 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 10 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 10 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 4 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 4 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Crooked Creek get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March and April.
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
- Johnson Run0.8 mi
- Middle Fork East Branch Clarion River1.3 mi
- East Branch Clarion River Lake3.9 mi
- Straight Creek4.0 mi
- Meffert Creek3.8 mi
- South Fork Straight Creek4.5 mi
- Wolf Run4.1 mi
- Silver Creek4.5 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.
Crooked Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Crooked Creek?+
Crooked Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Elk County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 7, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Crooked Creek get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2026, stocking at Crooked 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 Crooked 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 Crooked Creek?+
Crooked Creek is a stream in Elk County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.