Northumberland County · stream · order 7 river · ~9,495 cfs typical
West Branch Susquehanna River
Stocked 10× on record · PFBC
West Branch Susquehanna River is a stream in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 27, 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
80°
66°
12 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
86°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
66°
12 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 17 | Brown Trout | — | ||
When does West Branch Susquehanna River get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
What's biting
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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
- Little Shamokin Creek1.9 mistocked Mar 4, 2026
- Lake Augusta2.5 mi
- Lithia Springs Creek2.3 mi
- Shamokin Creek2.8 mi
- Plum Creek3.1 mi
- Winfield Creek3.5 mi
- Turtle Creek4.5 mi
- Chillisquaque Creek4.8 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 Susquehanna River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Branch Susquehanna River?+
West Branch Susquehanna River is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 27, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Branch Susquehanna River get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking at West Branch Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna River?+
West Branch Susquehanna River is a stream in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.