Luzerne County · stream · order 5 river · ~243 cfs typical
Nescopeck Creek
Stocked 13× on record · PFBC
Nescopeck Creek is a stream in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 28, 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°
67°
8 mph
14%
Fri
Clear
85°
63°
6 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
88°
67°
11 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 28 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Brook Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
When does Nescopeck Creek get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Pennsylvania waters with brook trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Glen Brook Reservoir2.2 mi
- East Branch Briar Creek2.5 mi
- Briar Creek Reservoir3.0 mi
- Briar Creek3.1 mistocked Mar 24, 2026
- West Branch Briar Creek3.9 mistocked Mar 24, 2026
- Black Creek4.5 mi
- Mountain Shadow Lake5.8 mi
- Kingsbury Brook6.1 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.
Nescopeck Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Nescopeck Creek?+
Nescopeck Creek is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 28, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Nescopeck Creek get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2026, stocking at Nescopeck Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Nescopeck 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 Nescopeck Creek?+
Nescopeck Creek is a stream in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.