Pike County · stream · order 6 river · ~943 cfs typical
Lackawaxen River
Stocked 42× on record · PFBC
Lackawaxen River is a stream in Pike County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 27, 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
75°
64°
7 mph
37%
Fri
Mostly clear
84°
62°
6 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
9 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 7, 2026 — Rainbow Trout
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 30 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 25 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 25 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 25 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Lackawaxen River get stocked?
Going by 42 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
- York Lake1.3 mi
- Verga Pond1.7 mi
- Tusten Mountain Lake2.4 mi
- Wolf Pond2.3 mi
- Beaver Brook2.0 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
- Hirsh Pond2.2 mi
- Hirsh Pond2.2 mi
- Hankins Pond3.5 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.
Lackawaxen River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lackawaxen River?+
Lackawaxen River is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Pike County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 27, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lackawaxen River get stocked?+
Going by 42 records since 2026, stocking at Lackawaxen River peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lackawaxen 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 Lackawaxen River?+
Lackawaxen River is a stream in Pike County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.