Franklin County · stream · order 4 river · ~64 cfs typical
East Branch Antietam Creek
Stocked 17× on record · PFBC
East Branch Antietam Creek is a stream in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 1, 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
82°
66°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
64°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
90°
68°
16 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 13 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 11 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
When does East Branch Antietam Creek get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- West Branch Antietam Creek0.0 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Red Run2.2 mi
- Little Antietam Creek3.4 mi
- Hagerstown Reservoir5.4 mi
- Edgemont Reservoir5.2 mi
- Red Run Lake4.8 mi
- Comet Lake5.4 mi
- Waynesboro Reservoir5.8 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.
East Branch Antietam Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Antietam Creek?+
East Branch Antietam Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 1, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does East Branch Antietam Creek get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 2026, stocking at East Branch Antietam Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Antietam 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 East Branch Antietam Creek?+
East Branch Antietam Creek is a stream in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.