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Big Spring Creek trout stocking

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · stream · 503 ft elevation

Big Spring Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 7, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 27, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: brook trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
May 7, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
On record
3 stockings
since Mar 27, 2026
  • The third most stocked of 10 waters in Cumberland County.
  • Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

Weather at Big Spring Creek

  • Tonight
    57°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 0 mph
  • Tuesday
    74°F
    Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
    2% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    56°F
    Areas Of Fog
    1% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Wednesday
    79°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 3 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    59°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 1 mph
  • Thursday
    83°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 1 to 5 mph

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

When is Big Spring Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 27 days.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMay: 1 stockings1MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Big Spring Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20263 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
May 7Latest
Thursday
Brook trout
27 days
Section 2: Nealy Road Bridge to Stone Arch Bridge On Big Spring Road (Sr3007)
Meet: Newville P.O., 11:30 AM
Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
Apr 10
Friday
Brook trout
2 weeks
Section 2: Nealy Road Bridge to Stone Arch Bridge On Big Spring Road (Sr3007)
Meet: Newville P.O., 11:30 AM
Section 3: Stone Arch Bridge On Big Spring Road (Sr3007) to Route 641 Bridge (Sr0641)
Meet: Newville P.O., 11:30 AM
Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery
Mar 27
Friday
Brook trout
Section 2: Nealy Road Bridge to Stone Arch Bridge On Big Spring Road (Sr3007)
Meet: Newville P.O., 11:45 AM
Section 3: Stone Arch Bridge On Big Spring Road (Sr3007) to Route 641 Bridge (Sr0641)
Meet: Newville P.O., 11:45 AM
Pleasant Gap 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 Spring Creek?

Cumberland 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 Spring Creek

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Questions about Big Spring Creek

When was Big Spring Creek last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (brook trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Big Spring Creek stocked?
Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 27 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
Is Big Spring Creek stocked often?
The third most stocked of 10 waters in Cumberland County. Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Big Spring Creek?
Brook trout (5 stockings).

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