Carbon County · stream · order 2 river · ~10 cfs typical
Drakes Creek
Stocked 2× on record · PFBC
Drakes Creek is a stream in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 25, 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°
65°
10 mph
22%
Fri
Partly cloudy
82°
61°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
83°
66°
9 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | 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 rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Mud Run1.2 mistocked Mar 30, 2026
- Stony Creek1.3 mi
- Black Creek2.5 mi
- Hickory Run2.9 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Sand Spring Run3.5 mistocked Mar 30, 2026
- Sandy Run3.5 mi
- Bear Creek Lake3.5 mi
- Sand Spring Lake4.2 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.
Drakes Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Drakes Creek?+
Drakes Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Mar 25, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Drakes 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 Drakes Creek?+
Drakes Creek is a stream in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Mar 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.