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Big Run trout stocking

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · stream · 778 ft elevation

Big Run was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 19, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
Apr 27, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
Water temperature
66°F
Warm for trout
  • Number 4 of 11 stocked waters in Lawrence County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Shenango River near West New Castle, PA (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
66°F
Gage height
5.97 ft

Warm for trout. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.

476482Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 67 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Big Run

  • Overnight
    56°F
    Areas Of Fog
    wind 0 mph
  • Tuesday
    76°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
    1% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    53°F
    Areas Of Fog
    1% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Wednesday
    78°F
    Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    61°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    2% rain · wind 3 mph
  • Thursday
    83°F
    Mostly Sunny
    2% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Big Run stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Big Run by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Brown trout4
Rainbow trout4
Golden trout2

Stocking history

20262 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
Apr 27Latest
Monday
Brown troutRainbow trout
39 days
Section 2: SR 388 Bridge to SR 65 Bridge
Meet: Cascade Park-RT65-Frank Ave., 11:00 AM
Section 3: SR 65 Bridge to mouth At Shenango River
Meet: Cascade Park-RT65-Frank Ave., 11:00 AM
Corry State Fish Hatchery
Mar 19
Thursday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
Section 2: SR 388 Bridge to SR 65 Bridge
Meet: Cascade Park-RT65-Frank Ave., 11:00 AM
Section 3: SR 65 Bridge to mouth At Shenango River
Meet: Cascade Park-RT65-Frank Ave., 11:00 AM
Corry State Fish Hatchery

From Pennsylvania fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Pennsylvania fishing regulations.

Where is Big Run?

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Big Run

All stocked waters in Lawrence CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Big Run

When was Big Run last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Big Run stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Big Run stocked often?
Number 4 of 11 stocked waters in Lawrence County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Big Run?
Brown trout (4 stockings); Rainbow trout (4 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near Big Run?
The nearest USGS gage read 66°F on Sep 29. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.

Stocking schedule from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Dates, sections and meeting places are shown as the Commission publishes them.