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East Branch Tunkhannock Creek trout stocking

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,322 ft elevation

East Branch Tunkhannock Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 31, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
Apr 27, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
On record
2 stockings
since Mar 31, 2026
  • The second most stocked of 19 waters in Susquehanna County.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Lackawanna River near Forest City, PA (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow
13 cfs
much lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
1.62 ft
0132263Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 10 cfs on Sep 27.

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

Weather at East Branch Tunkhannock Creek

  • Tonight
    53°F
    Patchy Fog
    4% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    67°F
    Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
    3% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    50°F
    Patchy Fog
    2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday
    73°F
    Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    57°F
    Patchy Fog
    wind 5 mph
  • Thursday
    77°F
    Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
    2% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph

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

When is East Branch Tunkhannock Creek stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of East Branch Tunkhannock 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

20262 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
Apr 27Latest
Monday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
27 days
Section 2: SR2027 Bridge upst from Little Creek to SR374 Bridge nearest mouth
Meet: Exit 206-I81, 12:45 PM
Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 31
Tuesday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
Section 2: SR2027 Bridge upst from Little Creek to SR374 Bridge nearest mouth
Meet: Exit 206-I81, 12:30 PM
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 Tunkhannock Creek?

Susquehanna 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 East Branch Tunkhannock Creek

All stocked waters in Susquehanna CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about East Branch Tunkhannock Creek

When was East Branch Tunkhannock Creek last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is East Branch Tunkhannock Creek stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is East Branch Tunkhannock Creek stocked often?
The second most stocked of 19 waters in Susquehanna County. Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in East Branch Tunkhannock 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.