Northampton County · canal · order 6 river · ~3 cfs typical
Lehigh Canal (historical)
Stocked 15× on record · PFBC
Lehigh Canal (historical) is a canal in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 6, 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°
68°
10 mph
23%
Fri
Overcast
85°
65°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
87°
67°
9 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 23 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Lehigh Canal (historical) get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March and April.
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Nearby waters
- Trout Creek1.2 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
- Aquashicola Creek1.7 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Mill Creek2.9 mi
- Bertsch Creek2.7 mi
- Boyer Pond4.1 mi
- Frey Pond4.5 mi
- Lizard Creek3.7 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
- Pohopoco Creek4.8 mistocked Feb 19, 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.
Lehigh Canal (historical) fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lehigh Canal (historical)?+
Lehigh Canal (historical) is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 6, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lehigh Canal (historical) get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2026, stocking at Lehigh Canal (historical) peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lehigh Canal (historical)?+
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 Lehigh Canal (historical)?+
Lehigh Canal (historical) is a canal in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.