Elk County · stream · order 4 river · ~106 cfs typical
Elk Creek
Stocked 13× on record · PFBC
Elk Creek is a stream in Elk County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 20, 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
75°
55°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
81°
58°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
82°
63°
10 mph
39%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 20 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 20 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 20 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 3 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 3 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 1 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Elk Creek get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April.
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
- Little Mill Creek2.3 mi
- Big Mill Creek2.3 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Mohan Run2.1 mi
- Ridgway Reservoir2.7 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
- Bailey Run Reservoir3.8 mi
- Sedimentation Reservoir4.3 mi
- Powers Run5.1 mi
- Hyde Lake6.0 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.
Elk Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Elk Creek?+
Elk Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Elk County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 20, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Elk Creek get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2026, stocking at Elk Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Elk 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 Elk Creek?+
Elk Creek is a stream in Elk County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 20, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.