Wayne County · stream · order 5 river · ~101 cfs typical
West Branch Lackawaxen River
Stocked 6× on record · PFBC
West Branch Lackawaxen River is a stream in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 5, 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
76°
63°
8 mph
40%
Fri
Clear
83°
60°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
85°
64°
10 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Dyberry Creek0.0 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Bunnells Pond0.9 mi
- Freethy Pond1.1 mi
- Carley Brook1.2 mi
- Cadjaw Pond1.8 mi
- Holbert Creek2.3 mi
- Huff Pond2.1 mi
- Gredlein Pond2.3 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 Lackawaxen River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Lackawaxen River?+
West Branch Lackawaxen River is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Mar 5, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Lackawaxen River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at West Branch Lackawaxen 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 Lackawaxen 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 Lackawaxen River?+
West Branch Lackawaxen River is a stream in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Mar 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.