Venango County · stream · order 5 river · ~79 cfs typical
East Branch Sugar Creek
Stocked 8× on record · PFBC
East Branch Sugar Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 24, 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
79°
55°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
59°
4 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
86°
65°
12 mph
57%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 24 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does East Branch Sugar Creek get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
What's biting
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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
- Lake Creek0.7 mi
- Wolf Run2.4 mi
- Beatty Run3.3 mi
- Little Sugar Creek3.7 mistocked May 5, 2026
- West Branch Sugar Creek4.8 mi
- Warden Run4.9 mi
- Prather Creek4.7 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Sugar Creek6.0 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 Sugar Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Sugar Creek?+
East Branch Sugar Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Venango County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 24, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does East Branch Sugar Creek get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2026, stocking at East Branch Sugar 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 Sugar 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 Sugar Creek?+
East Branch Sugar Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 24, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.