Centre County · stream · order 4 river · ~58 cfs typical
Sinking Creek
Stocked 4× on record · PFBC
Sinking Creek is a stream in Centre County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 16, 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
Partly cloudy
78°
64°
12 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
83°
61°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
86°
65°
13 mph
17%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 13 | 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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Nearby waters
- Laurel Run2.0 mi
- Muddy Creek1.9 mi
- Potter Run3.7 mi
- Big Flat5.5 mi
- Penn Spring Reservoir6.1 mi
- Poe Lake5.7 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Pine Creek5.8 mi
- Elk Creek6.2 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.
Sinking Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sinking Creek?+
Sinking Creek is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Centre County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sinking Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Sinking Creek peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sinking 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 Sinking Creek?+
Sinking Creek is a stream in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.