McKean County · stream · order 3 river · ~25 cfs typical
West Branch Potato Creek
Stocked 4× on record · PFBC
West Branch Potato Creek is a stream in McKean County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, 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
Overcast
74°
56°
12 mph
4%
Fri
Overcast
80°
58°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
82°
63°
10 mph
31%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 24 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 14 | 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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All Pennsylvania waters with brown trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Brewer Run0.8 mi
- Red Mill Brook2.4 mistocked Mar 14, 2026
- Havens Run2.1 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- East Branch Potato Creek2.1 mi
- South Fork West Branch Potato Creek2.9 mi
- Colegrove Brook3.7 mi
- Robbins Brook4.2 mi
- Hamlin Run3.7 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 Potato Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Potato Creek?+
West Branch Potato Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in McKean County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 24, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Potato Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at West Branch Potato Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Potato 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 Potato Creek?+
West Branch Potato Creek is a stream in McKean 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.