Luzerne County · reservoir
Francis E Walter Reservoir
Stocked 8× on record · PFBC
Francis E Walter Reservoir is a reservoir in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 8, 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
Drizzle
75°
63°
10 mph
27%
Fri
Overcast
82°
60°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
82°
63°
10 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 8 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Francis E Walter Reservoir 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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Nearby waters
- Bear Creek0.2 mi
- Stony Run1.8 mi
- Shades Creek2.7 mi
- Sunrise Lake2.2 mi
- Penn Lake2.6 mi
- Wright Creek3.6 mi
- Tobyhanna Creek3.7 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Bear Creek Lake5.0 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.
Francis E Walter Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Francis E Walter Reservoir?+
Francis E Walter Reservoir is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 8, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Francis E Walter Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2026, stocking at Francis E Walter Reservoir peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Francis E Walter Reservoir?+
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 Francis E Walter Reservoir?+
Francis E Walter Reservoir is a reservoir in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.