Forest County · stream · order 3 river · ~24 cfs typical
The Branch
Stocked 2× on record · PFBC
The Branch is a stream in Forest County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 14, 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
77°
55°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
83°
59°
4 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
84°
64°
9 mph
36%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
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 rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Salmon Creek0.2 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Fork Run0.6 mi
- Little Minister Run0.9 mi
- Fourmile Run2.6 mi
- Little Salmon Creek3.7 mi
- Reck Branch3.2 mi
- Bobbs Creek4.3 mi
- Ross Run4.3 mistocked May 14, 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.
The Branch fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in The Branch?+
The Branch is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Forest County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 14, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish The Branch?+
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 The Branch?+
The Branch is a stream in Forest County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.