Frances Slocum Lake trout stocking
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · lake · 1,185 ft elevation
Frances Slocum Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 25, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Feb 17, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout.
- Number 5 of 14 stocked waters in Luzerne County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.
Weather at Frances Slocum Lake
- Overnight55°FPatchy Fog2% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday67°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 6 mph
- Tuesday Night51°FPartly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog2% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Wednesday72°FAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunnywind 2 mph
- Wednesday Night57°FPartly Cloudy then Patchy Fogwind 5 mph
- Thursday75°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny1% rain · wind 7 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Frances Slocum Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 48 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings |
|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 3 |
| Golden trout | 2 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous | Section and meeting place | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 25Latest Saturday | Rainbow trout | 19 days | Meet: Frances Slocum State Park Office, 11:30 AM | Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 6 Monday | Golden troutRainbow trout | 48 days | Meet: Frances Slocum State Park Office, 11:30 AM | Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery |
Feb 17 Tuesday | Golden troutRainbow trout | Meet: Frances Slocum State Park Office, 12:00 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 Frances Slocum Lake?
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Frances Slocum Lake
- Leonard Creekstream · 6 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Harveys Lakelake · 8 mistocked Mar 30, 2026
- Harveys Creekstream · 9 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Gardner Creekstream · 10 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Moon Lakelake · 10 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Bowman Creekstream · 11 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Lake Winolalake · 12 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Big Wapwallopen Creekstream · 13 mistocked May 1, 2026
All stocked waters in Luzerne CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania
Questions about Frances Slocum Lake
- When was Frances Slocum Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 25, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
- How often is Frances Slocum Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 48 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Frances Slocum Lake stocked often?
- Number 5 of 14 stocked waters in Luzerne County by stocking days. 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 Frances Slocum 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.