Northampton County · stream · order 6 river · ~2,335 cfs typical
Lehigh River
Stocked 54× on record · PFBC
Lehigh River is a stream in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 1, 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
Showers
78°
67°
9 mph
40%
Fri
Clear
83°
66°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
87°
67°
7 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 17 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Brown Trout | — | ||
When does Lehigh River get stocked?
Going by 54 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March and 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 brook trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Lopatcong Creek1.5 mi
- Walters Mill Pond2.6 mi
- Bushkill Creek2.9 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Pohatcong Creek4.7 mistocked Oct 16, 2025
- Mud Run4.8 mi
- Frys Run4.9 mi
- Little Bushkill Creek4.9 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Martins Creek6.2 mistocked Apr 16, 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 River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lehigh River?+
Lehigh River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 1, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lehigh River get stocked?+
Going by 54 records since 2026, stocking at Lehigh River 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 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 Lehigh River?+
Lehigh River is a stream in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.