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Hoffman Run trout stocking

Elk County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,734 ft elevation

Hoffman Run was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 11, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 11, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 11, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
Water temperature
57°F
Ideal for trout
  • Number 13 of 30 stocked waters in Elk County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: West Branch Clarion River at Wilcox, PA (7 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
57°F
Flow
56 cfs
much lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
1.47 ft

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

486175Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 55 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
0347694Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 58 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 28, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Hoffman Run

  • Tonight
    52°F
    Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Tuesday
    70°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
    3% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    50°F
    Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 0 mph
  • Wednesday
    73°F
    Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    55°F
    Partly Cloudy
    2% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Thursday
    77°F
    Mostly Sunny
    6% rain · wind 2 to 9 mph

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

When is Hoffman Run stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Hoffman Run by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Brown trout2
Rainbow trout2

Stocking history

20262 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
Apr 11Latest
Saturday
Brown troutRainbow trout
31 days
Section 2: Dam Breast to mouth
Meet: Rt6 & Rt321, 10:45 AM
Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 11
Wednesday
Brown troutRainbow trout
Section 2: Dam Breast to mouth
Meet: at Twin Lake-Forest Highway 151, 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 Hoffman Run?

Elk 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 Hoffman Run

All stocked waters in Elk CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Hoffman Run

When was Hoffman Run last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 11, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Hoffman Run stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Hoffman Run stocked often?
Number 13 of 30 stocked waters in Elk County by stocking days. 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 Hoffman Run?
Brown trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near Hoffman Run?
The nearest USGS gage read 57°F on Sep 28. 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.