When was Francis E Walter Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

How often is Francis E Walter Reservoir stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 35 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.

Is Francis E Walter Reservoir 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 Francis E Walter Reservoir?

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

How warm is the water near Francis E Walter Reservoir?

The USGS gage read 62°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Francis E Walter Reservoir trout stocking

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · lake · 1,350 ft elevation

Francis E Walter Reservoir was last stocked 5 months ago (May 8, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 3, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 8, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

Water temperature

62°F

Ideal for trout

Number 5 of 14 stocked waters in Luzerne County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Lehigh R bl Francis E Walter Res nr White Haven PA (2 km away).

Water temperature: 62°F
Flow: 410 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.77 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: 63 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 325 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Francis E Walter Reservoir

Tonight
53°F
Patchy Fog
3% rain · wind 0 mph
Tuesday
68°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
50°F
Patchy Fog
2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
74°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
56°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Thursday
77°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Francis E Walter Reservoir stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 35 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Francis E Walter Reservoir by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Golden trout	3
Rainbow trout	3
Brook trout	1
Brown trout	1

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
May 8Latest Friday	Golden troutRainbow trout	31 days	Meet: Irena Lk, 12:00 PM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Apr 7 Tuesday	Golden troutRainbow trout	5 weeks	Meet: at Francis E Walter Reservoir, 10:00 AM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 3 Tuesday	Brook troutBrown troutGolden troutRainbow trout		Meet: Exit 273-White Haven-int. of I80 & SR940, 11:15 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 Francis E Walter Reservoir?

Luzerne 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 Francis E Walter Reservoir

Lehigh Riverstream · 1 mistocked May 1, 2026
Lehigh Riverstream · 1 mistocked May 1, 2026
Hickory Run Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 11, 2026
Hickory Runstream · 6 mistocked May 11, 2026
Sand Spring Runstream · 7 mistocked Mar 30, 2026
Nescopeck Creekstream · 9 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
Mud Runstream · 10 mistocked Mar 30, 2026
Drakes Creekstream · 10 mistocked Mar 25, 2026

All stocked waters in Luzerne County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Francis E Walter Reservoir

When was Francis E Walter Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Francis E Walter Reservoir stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 35 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
Is Francis E Walter Reservoir 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 Francis E Walter Reservoir?: Golden trout (3 stockings); Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking); Brown trout (1 stocking).
How warm is the water near Francis E Walter Reservoir?: The USGS gage read 62°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.