Berks County · stream · order 3 river · ~26 cfs typical
Hay Creek
Stocked 8× on record · PFBC
Hay Creek is a stream in Berks County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 30, 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
82°
70°
11 mph
19%
Fri
Mostly clear
88°
66°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
90°
67°
11 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 16 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
When does Hay Creek get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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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
- Maple Springs Swimming Pool0.8 mi
- Molasses Creek1.4 mi
- Daniel Boone Lake1.7 mi
- Birdsboro Reservoir2.3 mi
- Amity Township Athletic Club Pool2.0 mi
- Monocacy Creek2.0 mi
- Antietam Creek2.6 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Scotts Run Lake4.1 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
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.
Hay Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hay Creek?+
Hay Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Berks County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 30, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hay Creek get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2026, stocking at Hay Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hay 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 Hay Creek?+
Hay Creek is a stream in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.