Cambria County · stream · order 3 river · ~26 cfs typical
Hinckston Run
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
Hinckston Run is a stream in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 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
78°
59°
10 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
82°
60°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
88°
64°
10 mph
18%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 23 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 23 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
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
- Stonycreek River0.7 mistocked May 8, 2026
- Little Conemaugh River0.7 mi
- Saint Clair Run1.0 mi
- Laurel Run1.9 mi
- Laurel Run Reservoir3.1 mi
- Mill Creek Reservoir3.0 mi
- Bens Creek3.8 mi
- Hinckston Run Reservoir3.5 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.
Hinckston Run fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hinckston Run?+
Hinckston Run is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 11, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hinckston Run get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Hinckston Run peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hinckston Run?+
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 Hinckston Run?+
Hinckston Run is a stream in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.