Venango County · stream · order 4 river · ~32 cfs typical
Prather Creek
Stocked 4× on record · PFBC
Prather Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 24, 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
79°
55°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
59°
6 mph
2%
Sat
Rain
85°
65°
9 mph
56%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 24 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 3 | Golden 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 golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Little Sugar Creek1.1 mistocked May 5, 2026
- West Branch Sugar Creek3.9 mi
- East Branch Sugar Creek4.9 mi
- East Branch Sugar Creek4.7 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Two Mile Run Reservoir5.9 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
- Lake Creek5.4 mi
- Dry Run6.1 mi
- Kane Run5.6 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.
Prather Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Prather Creek?+
Prather Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Venango County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 24, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Prather Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Prather Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Prather 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 Prather Creek?+
Prather Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 24, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.