East Branch Clarion River trout stocking
Elk County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,666 ft elevation
East Branch Clarion River was last stocked 5 months ago (May 7, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Mar 24, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout, golden trout.
Next stocking: Tuesday, October 6
- Volunteers meet at The Dam Inn- 3205 Glen Hazel Rd. Wilcox, PA 15870 at 10:30 AM for section 2 (100 Meters Downstream Outflow Of East Branch Lake to State Gameland Boundary 1.15 Miles Downstream Of East Branch Dam).
The agency lists these meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water. Dates change with weather and water levels; check the agency's schedule the day before.
- The most stocked water in Elk County (5 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 95% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: EB Clarion River at EB Clarion River Dam, PA (under 1 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 59°F
- Flow
- 170 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 2.71 ft
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at East Branch Clarion River
- Overnight53°FAreas Of Fog2% rain · wind 0 mph
- Tuesday68°FAreas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday Night50°FAreas Of Fog2% rain · wind 1 mph
- Wednesday73°FAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunnywind 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday Night56°FMostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 3 mph
- Thursday77°FPartly Sunny5% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is East Branch Clarion River stocked?
Most stockings come in March. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Tuesdays, about every 16 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings |
|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 5 |
| Brown trout | 2 |
| Golden trout | 2 |
Stocking history
20264 stockings · 1 planned
| Date | Species | Since previous | Section and meeting place | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 6Planned Tuesday | Rainbow trout | Section 2: 100 Meters Downstream Outflow Of East Branch Lake to State Gameland Boundary 1.15 Miles Downstream Of East Branch Dam Meet: The Dam Inn- 3205 Glen Hazel Rd. Wilcox, PA 15870, 10:30 AM | Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery | |
May 7Latest Thursday | Brown troutRainbow trout | 3 weeks | Section 3: State Gameland Boundary 1.15 Miles Downstream Of East Branch Dam to Conf Indian Run Meet: Riverside Restaurant, 10:45 AM Section 2: 100 Meters Downstream Outflow Of East Branch Lake to State Gameland Boundary 1.15 Miles Downstream Of East Branch Dam Meet: Riverside Restaurant, 10:45 AM | Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 16 Thursday | Brown troutRainbow trout | 16 days | Section 3: State Gameland Boundary 1.15 Miles Downstream Of East Branch Dam to Conf Indian Run Meet: Riverside Restaurant, 11:00 AM | Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery |
Mar 31 Tuesday | Golden troutRainbow trout | 1 week | Section 3: State Gameland Boundary 1.15 Miles Downstream Of East Branch Dam to Conf Indian Run Meet: Riverside Restaurant, 10:15 AM | Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery |
Mar 24 Tuesday | Golden troutRainbow trout | Section 2: 100 Meters Downstream Outflow Of East Branch Lake to State Gameland Boundary 1.15 Miles Downstream Of East Branch Dam Meet: Int. of RT219 & RT321, 11:00 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 East Branch Clarion River?
Elk County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near East Branch Clarion River
- Crooked Creekstream · 3 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Rocky Runstream · 5 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- West Branch Clarion Riverstream · 5 mistocked Mar 24, 2026
- West Branch Clarion Riverstream · 5 mistocked Mar 24, 2026
- Powers Runstream · 5 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Sevenmile Runstream · 7 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- West Creekstream · 9 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- West Creekstream · 9 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
All stocked waters in Elk CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania
Questions about East Branch Clarion River
- When was East Branch Clarion River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
- When is East Branch Clarion River stocked next?
- The agency has a stocking scheduled for Oct 6, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.
- Where do volunteers meet for the next East Branch Clarion River stocking?
- The Dam Inn- 3205 Glen Hazel Rd. Wilcox, PA 15870 at 10:30 AM (section 2, 100 Meters Downstream Outflow Of East Branch Lake to State Gameland Boundary 1.15 Miles Downstream Of East Branch Dam), on Oct 6, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.
- How often is East Branch Clarion River stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Tuesdays, about every 16 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March.
- Is East Branch Clarion River stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Elk County (5 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 95% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in East Branch Clarion River?
- Rainbow trout (5 stockings); Brown trout (2 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings).
- How warm is the water near East Branch Clarion River?
- The nearest USGS gage read 59°F on Sep 29. 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.