Franklin County · stream · order 4 river · ~48 cfs typical
West Branch Antietam Creek
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
West Branch Antietam Creek is a stream in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 1, 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
82°
66°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
64°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
90°
68°
16 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
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
- East Branch Antietam Creek0.0 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Red Run2.2 mi
- Little Antietam Creek3.4 mi
- Hagerstown Reservoir5.4 mi
- Edgemont Reservoir5.2 mi
- Red Run Lake4.8 mi
- Comet Lake5.4 mi
- Waynesboro Reservoir5.8 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.
West Branch Antietam Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Antietam Creek?+
West Branch Antietam Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 1, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Antietam Creek get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at West Branch Antietam Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Antietam 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 West Branch Antietam Creek?+
West Branch Antietam Creek is a stream in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.