Columbia County · stream · order 3 river · ~14 cfs typical
West Branch Briar Creek
1 stocking on record · PFBC
West Branch Briar Creek is a stream in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 24, 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°
66°
10 mph
11%
Fri
Clear
85°
63°
6 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
87°
68°
11 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Briar Creek Reservoir1.2 mi
- Briar Creek1.6 mistocked Mar 24, 2026
- East Branch Briar Creek1.5 mi
- Pine Creek4.9 mi
- Huntington Creek4.2 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Nescopeck Creek3.9 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Glen Brook Reservoir4.2 mi
- Kingsbury Brook5.4 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 Briar Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Briar Creek?+
West Branch Briar Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Mar 24, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Briar 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 Briar Creek?+
West Branch Briar Creek is a stream in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Mar 24, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.