Elk County · stream · order 3 river · ~24 cfs typical
Maxwell Run
Stocked 4× on record · PFBC
Maxwell Run is a stream in Elk County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown 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
Overcast
81°
57°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
62°
9 mph
29%
Sun
Showers
72°
66°
11 mph
87%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | 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 rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Spring Creek1.1 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Crow Run2.7 mi
- Big Run3.6 mi
- Callen Run4.8 mistocked Apr 2, 2026
- Pigeon Run6.0 mi
- Hetrick Run6.2 mi
- Hunter Creek6.5 mi
- Bear Creek5.4 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.
Maxwell Run fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Maxwell Run?+
Maxwell Run is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Elk County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 1, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Maxwell Run get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Maxwell Run peaks in March and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Maxwell Run?+
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 Maxwell Run?+
Maxwell Run is a stream in Elk 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.