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Hammer Creek trout stocking

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · stream · 455 ft elevation

Hammer Creek was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 16, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Mar 16, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
7 months ago
Mar 16, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
Water temperature
59°F
Ideal for trout
  • Number 10 of 13 stocked waters in Lebanon County by stocking days.
  • Stocked less often than most Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Hammer Creek at Obie Rd nr Schafferstown, PA (under 1 km away).

Water temperature
59°F
Flow
13 cfs
about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height
0.92 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

476481Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 59 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
055111Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 15 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Hammer Creek

  • Overnight
    57°F
    Partly Cloudy
    2% rain · wind 3 mph
  • Tuesday
    74°F
    Mostly Sunny
    2% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    56°F
    Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday
    78°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 6 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    60°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 3 mph
  • Thursday
    82°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 2 to 7 mph

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

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Golden trout1
Rainbow trout1

Stocking history

20261 stocking
DateSpeciesSection and meeting placeHatchery
Mar 16Latest
Monday
Golden troutRainbow trout
Section 2: T-325 Bridge (Hammer Creek Rd) to Sr322 Bridge
Meet: State Game Lands at SR322 & Pumping Station Road, 11:15 AM
Huntsdale 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 Hammer Creek?

Lebanon 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 Hammer Creek

All stocked waters in Lebanon CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Hammer Creek

When was Hammer Creek last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Mar 16, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Hammer Creek stocked?
It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
Is Hammer Creek stocked often?
Number 10 of 13 stocked waters in Lebanon 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 Hammer Creek?
Golden trout (1 stocking); Rainbow trout (1 stocking).
How warm is the water near Hammer Creek?
The 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.