Lackawanna County · stream · order 3 river · ~22 cfs typical
Gardner Creek
Stocked 4× on record · PFBC
Gardner Creek is a stream in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 11, 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
79°
67°
11 mph
32%
Fri
Overcast
86°
62°
5 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
88°
68°
10 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 7 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Sutton Creek0.6 mi
- Joslyn Pond1.5 mi
- Campbells Ledge Reservoir2.1 mi
- Falling Springs Reservoir2.0 mi
- Lackawanna River3.5 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Burkett Pond4.0 mi
- Saint Johns Creek4.0 mi
- Buttermilk Creek5.3 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.
Gardner Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Gardner Creek?+
Gardner Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 11, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Gardner Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Gardner Creek peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Gardner 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 Gardner Creek?+
Gardner Creek is a stream in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.