Elk County · stream · order 5 river · ~168 cfs typical
West Branch Clarion River
Stocked 9× on record · PFBC
West Branch Clarion River is a stream in Elk County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and 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
75°
55°
12 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
81°
58°
4 mph
2%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
63°
10 mph
38%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 24 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 20 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 20 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 20 | Brown Trout | — | ||
When does West Branch Clarion River get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- East Branch Clarion River0.0 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Silver Creek0.5 mi
- Powers Run0.9 mi
- Sedimentation Reservoir1.5 mi
- Bailey Run Reservoir1.9 mi
- Meffert Creek2.6 mi
- Wolf Run3.3 mi
- Little Mill Creek3.4 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 Clarion River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Clarion River?+
West Branch Clarion River is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Elk County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Mar 24, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Clarion River get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2026, stocking at West Branch Clarion River peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Clarion River?+
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 Clarion River?+
West Branch Clarion River is a stream in Elk 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.