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Childrens Lake trout stocking

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · lake · 476 ft elevation

Childrens Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 26, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
May 6, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
On record
3 stockings
since Mar 26, 2026
  • The third most stocked of 10 waters in Cumberland County.
  • Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

Weather at Childrens Lake

  • Tonight
    57°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Tuesday
    74°F
    Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
    2% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    56°F
    Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Wednesday
    78°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
    wind 2 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    60°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 1 mph
  • Thursday
    82°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 6 mph

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

When is Childrens Lake stocked?

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

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Rainbow trout3
Golden trout2

Stocking history

20263 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
May 6Latest
Wednesday
Rainbow trout
2 weeks
Meet: Boiling Springs P.O., 9:30 AM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Apr 22
Wednesday
Golden troutRainbow trout
27 days
Meet: Boiling Springs P.O., 9:30 AM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 26
Thursday
Golden troutRainbow trout
Meet: Boiling Springs P.O., 9:45 AM
Huntsdale 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 Childrens Lake?

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

DirectionsLarger mapPennsylvania fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Childrens Lake

All stocked waters in Cumberland CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Childrens Lake

When was Childrens Lake last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Childrens Lake stocked?
Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 27 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
Is Childrens Lake 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 Childrens Lake?
Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings).

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