McKean County · stream · order 4 river · ~71 cfs typical
South Branch Kinzua Creek
Stocked 2× on record · PFBC
South Branch Kinzua Creek is a stream in McKean County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 5, 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
75°
56°
12 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
82°
59°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
62°
10 mph
44%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Meade Run1.4 mistocked May 14, 2026
- Mud Lick Run1.9 mi
- Chappel Fork2.8 mistocked May 12, 2026
- North Fork Chappel Fork3.4 mi
- Morrison Run4.2 mi
- Fivemile Run4.7 mi
- Windfall Run4.5 mi
- Wolf Run6.8 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.
South Branch Kinzua Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Branch Kinzua Creek?+
South Branch Kinzua Creek is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in McKean County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Mar 5, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Kinzua 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 South Branch Kinzua Creek?+
South Branch Kinzua Creek is a stream in McKean County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Mar 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.