Lebanon County · stream · order 4 river · ~123 cfs typical
Little Swatara Creek
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
Little Swatara Creek is a stream in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 16, 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°
12 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
84°
65°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
66°
10 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
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
- Elizabeth Run2.6 mi
- Lions Lake3.5 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Aires Run3.6 mi
- Snitz Creek4.7 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Shuey Lake4.4 mi
- Lake Weiss5.5 mi
- Reeds Creek4.4 mi
- Lake Strause5.6 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 Swatara Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Little Swatara Creek?+
Little Swatara Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Little Swatara Creek get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Little Swatara Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Little Swatara Creek?+
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 Swatara Creek?+
Little Swatara Creek is a stream in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.