Venango County · stream · order 5 river · ~228 cfs typical
Sandy Creek
Stocked 15× on record · PFBC
Sandy Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 15, 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
84°
60°
4 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
87°
66°
8 mph
41%
Sun
Showers
70°
66°
11 mph
88%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Sandy Creek get stocked?
Going by 15 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
- Pine Hill Run2.8 mi
- Lower Twomile Run3.9 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Scrubgrass Creek4.5 mi
- South Sandy Creek3.9 mi
- French Creek4.7 mi
- Bullion Run4.9 mi
- East Sandy Creek3.9 mistocked May 14, 2026
- Patchel Run6.0 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.
Sandy Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sandy Creek?+
Sandy Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Venango County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 15, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sandy Creek get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2026, stocking at Sandy Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sandy 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 Sandy Creek?+
Sandy Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.