Venango County · stream · order 3 river · ~13 cfs typical
West Pithole Creek
Stocked 4× on record · PFBC
West Pithole Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 13, 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
77°
57°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
82°
58°
6 mph
2%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
64°
9 mph
53%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | 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
- Stewart Run4.0 mi
- Pithole Creek4.5 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
- Hemlock Creek4.9 mistocked Mar 2, 2026
- Holeman Run4.8 mi
- Woodcock Run5.3 mi
- Porcupine Creek5.9 mi
- Dunham Run7.6 mi
- Horse Creek7.1 mistocked Mar 2, 2026
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 Pithole Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Pithole Creek?+
West Pithole Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Venango County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 13, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Pithole Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at West Pithole Creek 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 Pithole 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 Pithole Creek?+
West Pithole Creek is a stream in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.