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West Branch Hicks Run
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
West Branch Hicks Run is a stream in Elk County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 4, 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°
59°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
85°
64°
11 mph
19%
Sun
Showers
74°
65°
13 mph
86%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 21 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 21 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 31 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 31 | 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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Nearby waters
- East Branch Hicks Run0.0 mi
- Bigger Run1.4 mi
- Dents Run1.8 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Hicks Run1.9 mistocked May 4, 2026
- McDonald Run2.3 mi
- Bells Branch Dents Run2.3 mi
- Finley Run4.1 mi
- Sterling Run4.1 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 Hicks Run fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Hicks Run?+
West Branch Hicks Run is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Elk County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 4, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Hicks Run get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at West Branch Hicks Run peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Hicks 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 Hicks Run?+
West Branch Hicks Run is a stream in Elk County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.