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Cowanshannock Creek trout stocking

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · stream · 947 ft elevation

Cowanshannock Creek was last stocked 6 months ago (Mar 30, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Mar 30, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
Mar 30, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
On record
1 stocking
since Mar 30, 2026
  • Number 11 of 13 stocked waters in Armstrong County by stocking days.
  • Stocked less often than most Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Allegheny River (lower pool) at Kittanning, PA (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Gage height
769.97 ft

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Cowanshannock Creek

  • Overnight
    56°F
    Areas Of Fog
    wind 0 mph
  • Tuesday
    74°F
    Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
    wind 2 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    52°F
    Areas Of Fog
    wind 1 mph
  • Wednesday
    77°F
    Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    58°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    wind 2 mph
  • Thursday
    82°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 3 to 9 mph

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

When is Cowanshannock Creek stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Cowanshannock Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Brown trout2
Golden trout2
Rainbow trout2

Stocking history

20261 stocking
DateSpeciesSection and meeting placeHatchery
Mar 30Latest
Monday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
Section 3: Huskins Run to Bridge On Red Mill Rd (T572)
Meet: Riverhawk Grill-SR66 & SR28, just before SR85, 11:30 AM
Section 4: Bridge On Red Mill Rd (T572) to mouth
Meet: Riverhawk Grill-SR66 & SR28, just before SR85, 11:30 AM
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 Cowanshannock Creek?

Armstrong 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 Cowanshannock Creek

All stocked waters in Armstrong CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Cowanshannock Creek

When was Cowanshannock Creek last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Mar 30, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Cowanshannock Creek stocked?
It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
Is Cowanshannock Creek stocked often?
Number 11 of 13 stocked waters in Armstrong County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Cowanshannock Creek?
Brown trout (2 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).

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