When was Coplay Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 29, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

How often is Coplay Creek stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 41 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is Coplay Creek stocked often?

The third most stocked of 13 waters in Lehigh 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 Coplay Creek?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking).

How warm is the water near Coplay Creek?

The nearest USGS gage read 64°F on Sep 28. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Coplay Creek trout stocking

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · stream · 381 ft elevation

Coplay Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 29, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 4, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 29, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

Water temperature

64°F

Ideal for trout

The third most stocked of 13 waters in Lehigh County.
Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Jordan Creek near Schnecksville, PA (7 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 64°F
Flow: 44 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.99 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 61 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 49 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 28, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Coplay Creek

Tonight
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
5% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday
73°F
Partly Sunny
7% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
54°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
77°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
59°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Thursday
80°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Coplay Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 41 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Coplay Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Rainbow trout	3
Brook trout	1

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
Apr 29Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	15 days	Section 2: Dam upstream of Hill St (T-687) Bridge - Ormrod to Confl W/Lehigh R Meet: Upper Macungie Park 1/2 mi. N of RT78 on RT 100, 12:45 PM	Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery
Apr 14 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	41 days	Section 2: Dam upstream of Hill St (T-687) Bridge - Ormrod to Confl W/Lehigh R Meet: Upper Macungie Park 1/2 Mi. North of RT78 on RT100, 12:45 PM	Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery
Mar 4 Wednesday	Brook troutRainbow trout		Section 2: Dam upstream of Hill St (T-687) Bridge - Ormrod to Confl W/Lehigh R Meet: Queen City Coop Trout Nursery off SR29 in Allentown Parkway, 12:45 PM	Bellefonte 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 Coplay Creek?

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

Directions Larger map Pennsylvania fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Coplay Creek

Hokendauqua Creekstream · 4 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Jordan Creekstream · 4 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Cedar Creekstream · 6 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
Indian Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
Little Lehigh Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
Lehigh Canalstream · 8 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Lehigh Canalstream · 8 mistocked Apr 7, 2026
Trout Creekstream · 8 mistocked Apr 29, 2026

All stocked waters in Lehigh County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Coplay Creek

When was Coplay Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 29, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Coplay Creek stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 41 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Coplay Creek stocked often?: The third most stocked of 13 waters in Lehigh 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 Coplay Creek?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking).
How warm is the water near Coplay Creek?: The nearest USGS gage read 64°F on Sep 28. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

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