Potter County · stream · order 3 river · ~16 cfs typical
West Branch Cowley Run
Stocked 6× on record · PFBC
West Branch Cowley Run is a stream in Potter County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 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
Mostly clear
75°
58°
11 mph
7%
Fri
Overcast
82°
59°
4 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
83°
64°
11 mph
21%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | 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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Nearby waters
- East Branch Cowley Run0.0 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Cowley Run0.8 mi
- Lake Bucktail1.6 mi
- Parker Run2.6 mi
- Half Mile Run2.8 mi
- Upper Reservoir3.4 mi
- Fourmile Run3.3 mi
- Salt Run Reservoir3.9 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 Cowley Run fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Cowley Run?+
West Branch Cowley Run is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Potter County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 24, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Cowley Run get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at West Branch Cowley Run peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Cowley Run?+
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 Cowley Run?+
West Branch Cowley Run is a stream in Potter County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 24, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.