Schuylkill County · stream · order 2 river · ~32 cfs typical
Upper Little Swatara Creek
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
Upper Little Swatara Creek is a stream in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, 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
Overcast
79°
67°
13 mph
5%
Fri
Partly cloudy
84°
64°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
87°
66°
12 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | 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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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Sweet Arrow Lake1.0 mistocked Apr 10, 2026
- Lower Little Swatara Creek3.4 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Good Spring Creek3.6 mi
- Coal Run4.4 mi
- Dell Lake6.8 mi
- West Creek7.2 mi
- Crystal Reservoir8.6 mi
- Schuylkill Haven Reservoir7.2 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.
Upper Little Swatara Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Upper Little Swatara Creek?+
Upper Little Swatara Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Upper Little Swatara Creek get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Upper Little Swatara Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Upper Little 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 Upper Little Swatara Creek?+
Upper Little Swatara Creek is a stream in Schuylkill 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.