Dauphin County · stream · order 5 river · ~725 cfs typical
Swatara Creek
Swatara Creek is a stream in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Pennsylvania's fish & wildlife agency; 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
85°
67°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
68°
12 mph
4%
Sun
Drizzle
85°
67°
14 mph
55%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Iron Run1.7 mi
- Lisa Lake2.2 mi
- Fishing Creek2.7 mi
- Middletown Reservoir2.9 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Conewago Creek3.8 mi
- Lewis Lake4.4 mi
- Buser Run3.6 mi
- Laurel Run3.6 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.
Swatara Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Swatara 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 Swatara Creek?+
Swatara Creek is a stream in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.