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Big Wapwallopen Creek trout stocking

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,265 ft elevation

Big Wapwallopen Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 1, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 9, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
May 1, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
On record
3 stockings
since Mar 9, 2026
  • Number 5 of 14 stocked waters in Luzerne County by stocking days.
  • Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

Weather at Big Wapwallopen Creek

  • Overnight
    55°F
    Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Tuesday
    69°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
    2% rain · wind 3 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    52°F
    Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Wednesday
    74°F
    Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
    wind 2 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    57°F
    Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
    wind 1 mph
  • Thursday
    77°F
    Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
    1% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph

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

When is Big Wapwallopen Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 38 days.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Golden trout3
Rainbow trout3
Brown trout2

Stocking history

20263 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
May 1Latest
Friday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
15 days
Section 2: Nuangola Road (SR 2042) to County Road
Meet: Int. of I-80 & RT309, 12:15 PM
Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Apr 16
Thursday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
38 days
Section 2: Nuangola Road (SR 2042) to County Road
Meet: Int. of I-80 & RT309, 11:15 AM
Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 9
Monday
Golden troutRainbow trout
Section 2: Nuangola Road (SR 2042) to County Road
Meet: Int. of I-80 & RT309, 11:15 AM
Benner Spring 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 Wapwallopen Creek?

Luzerne 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 Wapwallopen Creek

All stocked waters in Luzerne CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Big Wapwallopen Creek

When was Big Wapwallopen Creek last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 1, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Big Wapwallopen Creek stocked?
Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 38 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
Is Big Wapwallopen Creek stocked often?
Number 5 of 14 stocked waters in Luzerne County by stocking days. 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 Wapwallopen Creek?
Golden trout (3 stockings); Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Brown trout (2 stockings).

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