Luzerne County · stream · order 5 river · ~530 cfs typical
Lackawanna River
Stocked 15× on record · PFBC
Lackawanna River is a stream in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 28, 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
77°
67°
9 mph
31%
Fri
Overcast
86°
62°
6 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
88°
67°
11 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 28 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Lackawanna River get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Campbells Ledge Reservoir1.5 mi
- Yatesville Pond (historical)2.6 mi
- Falling Springs Reservoir2.6 mi
- Saint Johns Creek2.4 mi
- Gardner Creek3.5 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Spring Brook3.1 mi
- Joslyn Pond4.2 mi
- Sutton Creek3.9 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.
Lackawanna River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lackawanna River?+
Lackawanna River is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 28, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lackawanna River get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2026, stocking at Lackawanna River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lackawanna River?+
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 Lackawanna River?+
Lackawanna River is a stream in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.