Venango County · stream · order 4 river · ~160 cfs typical
East Sandy Creek
Stocked 6× on record · PFBC
East Sandy Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 14, 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°
56°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
60°
4 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
87°
65°
8 mph
55%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 20 | Brown Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
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
- Lower Twomile Run3.2 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Halls Run3.0 mi
- Pine Hill Run4.3 mi
- Sandy Creek3.9 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- French Creek4.9 mi
- Twomile Run5.3 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Pine Run4.8 mistocked Mar 26, 2026
- Reno Reservoir6.1 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 Sandy Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Sandy Creek?+
East Sandy Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Venango County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 14, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does East Sandy Creek get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at East Sandy Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish East Sandy 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 Sandy Creek?+
East Sandy Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.