Northumberland County · stream · order 5 river · ~219 cfs typical
Mahantango Creek
Stocked 24× on record · PFBC
Mahantango Creek is a stream in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 13, 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
86°
64°
4 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
89°
66°
11 mph
5%
Sun
Rain
82°
68°
11 mph
63%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 13 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Brown Trout | — | ||
When does Mahantango Creek get stocked?
Going by 24 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 brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- West Branch Mahantango Creek1.8 mistocked May 11, 2026
- North Branch Mahantango Creek2.8 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Dobson Run3.6 mi
- Pa-478 Reservoir4.3 mi
- Bargers Run4.3 mi
- Leiningers Run4.2 mi
- Little Wiconisco Creek5.4 mi
- Independence Run5.2 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.
Mahantango Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mahantango Creek?+
Mahantango Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 13, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Mahantango Creek get stocked?+
Going by 24 records since 2026, stocking at Mahantango Creek peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Mahantango 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 Mahantango Creek?+
Mahantango Creek is a stream in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.