Venango County · stream · order 4 river · ~68 cfs typical
Pithole Creek
Stocked 10× on record · PFBC
Pithole Creek is a stream in Venango 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
Mostly clear
78°
55°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
84°
59°
4 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
84°
64°
8 mph
53%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
When does Pithole Creek get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March.
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
- Hemlock Creek2.7 mistocked Mar 2, 2026
- Horse Creek3.1 mistocked Mar 2, 2026
- West Pithole Creek4.5 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
- Porcupine Creek3.6 mi
- Stewart Run3.8 mi
- Cherry Run4.4 mi
- Cherrytree Run4.7 mi
- Holeman 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.
Pithole Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pithole Creek?+
Pithole Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Venango County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 13, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pithole Creek get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking at Pithole Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pithole 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 Pithole Creek?+
Pithole Creek is a stream in Venango 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.