McKean County · stream · order 5 river · ~397 cfs typical
Potato Creek
Stocked 4× on record · PFBC
Potato Creek is a stream in McKean County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 17, 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
72°
56°
11 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
79°
58°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
82°
62°
10 mph
22%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
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
- Newell Creek0.4 mi
- Open Brook1.0 mi
- Rices Creek1.3 mi
- Annin Creek2.2 mi
- Pierce Brook2.2 mi
- Simpson Cove2.7 mi
- Carpenter Creek3.2 mi
- Cole Creek4.0 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.
Potato Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Potato Creek?+
Potato Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in McKean County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 17, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Potato Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Potato Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Potato 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 Potato Creek?+
Potato Creek is a stream in McKean County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 17, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.