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    2026 Trout Stocking Program Changes

    Each year, the PFBC adjusts its adult trout stocking program based on several factors. A waterway may be added, extended, reinstated or removed depending on existing or pending changes to angler access, changes to designations on streams managed for wild trout populations, water quality issues that may threaten the survival of stocked trout, and maintenance being performed to dams and other infrastructure that result in the drawdown of impoundments or decreased water flow.

    Waters Added or Extended

    Brush Creek, Beaver County: Located near the town of Hazen, a 2.2-mile section of stream extending from State Route 588 downstream to the lower end of Brush Creek Park has been added into the trout stocking program.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Freeman Run, Potter County: A 2.9-mile section of this stream has been reinstated into the trout stocking program.  The stocking limits will extend from West Branch Freeman Run downstream to the mouth.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Kettle Creek, Clinton County: Located near the town of Westport, a 5.6-mile section of stream extending from Slide Hollow downstream to the mouth has been added into the trout stocking program.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Lions Lake, Lebanon County: This 7.0-acre impoundment has been reinstated into the trout stocking program.  Stocking was cancelled in 2025 due to maintenance and repairs to the dam.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Seven Mountains Boy Scout Pond, Centre County: This 2.5-acre impoundment has been reinstated into the trout stocking program.  Stocking was cancelled from 2023 through 2025 due to maintenance and repairs to the dam.  Trout will be stocked on a preseason only basis.

    Waters Revised

    When survey data suggests that a waterway is no longer suitable for adult trout stocking based on a loss of angler access, environmental factors, or designation as a Class A wild trout stream, the PFBC makes every attempt to reallocate fish to a comparable location nearby.  When inadequate angler access is the reason for a removal, locations are monitored for improvement so these waters can be considered for reinstatement to the stocking program if access is improved. 

    Brokenstraw Creek, Warren County: Due to an increase in landowner posting, the stocking limits have been revised.  The revised stocking limits will extend 4.64 miles from the Davey Hill Road bridge downstream to the confluence of Matthews Run.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Bull Creek, Allegheny County: The stocking limits were revised to provide additional angling opportunities for warm-water and cool-water species in the downstream section of Bull Creek.  The revised stocking limits will extend 6.23 miles from the Thompson Road bridge in Millerstown downstream to the West 4th Avenue bridge in Tarentum.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    East Branch Clarion River, Elk County: Located near the town of Glen Hazel, a 1.2-mile section of stream extending from 100 meters downstream of East Branch Lake downstream to the State Game Lands boundary 1.15 miles downstream of East Branch Lake will now receive a fall season stocking.

    Little Fishing Creek, Columbia County: The stocking limits were extended 0.71 miles downstream.  The revised stocking limits will extend 13.21 miles from Talmar Road downstream to the State Route 42 bridge.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Mahoning Creek, Montour County: The stocking limits were extended 0.40 miles upstream.  The revised stocking limits will extend 3.53 miles from the intersection of State Route 642 and Bogart Road  downstream to the mouth.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Manada Creek, Dauphin County: Due to an increase in landowner posting, the stocking limits have been revised.  The revised stocking limits will extend 1.73 miles from the Unnamed Tributary to Manada Creek (river mile [RM] 11.50) downstream to Furnace Road.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    Meshoppen Creek, Wyoming County: Due to an increase in landowner posting, the stocking limits have been revised.  The revised stocking limits will extend 2.63 miles from the Jennings Road bridge downstream to Route 29.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.

    North Deer Creek, Mercer County: The stocking limits were revised and will now extend 6.06 miles from the Bortz/Lower Road bridge downstream to the mouth.  Trout will be stocked during the preseason and in-season stocking periods.