Somerset County · stream · order 3 river · ~14 cfs typical
Shaffers Run
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
Shaffers Run is a stream in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 10, 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°
61°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
84°
60°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
67°
9 mph
27%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 10 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 10 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | 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
- Brush Creek0.7 mi
- Hillegas Run3.1 mi
- Rush Run5.0 mi
- Laurel Run4.1 mi
- Little Wills Creek4.8 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
- Thompson Run6.8 mi
- Mill Run6.1 mi
- Gladdens Run7.7 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
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.
Shaffers Run fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Shaffers Run?+
Shaffers Run is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 10, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Shaffers Run get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Shaffers Run peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Shaffers Run?+
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 Shaffers Run?+
Shaffers Run is a stream in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 10, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.