Mercer County · stream · order 5 river · ~176 cfs typical
Little Shenango River
Stocked 12× on record · PFBC
Little Shenango River is a stream in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 4, 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
Clear
82°
55°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
60°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
88°
68°
9 mph
67%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 20 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Little Shenango River get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Mathay Run1.2 mi
- Saul Run Dam Reservoir1.8 mi
- Greenville Reservoir2.0 mi
- Big Run3.1 mi
- Crooked Creek3.0 mi
- Mathay Run Pond2.9 mi
- Minis Hollow Run5.1 mi
- Sugar Run7.2 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.
Little Shenango River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Little Shenango River?+
Little Shenango River is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 4, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Little Shenango River get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2026, stocking at Little Shenango River peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Little Shenango 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 Little Shenango River?+
Little Shenango River is a stream in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.