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Lackawanna River trout stocking

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,573 ft elevation

Lackawanna River was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 28, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 5, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
Apr 28, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
On record
2 stockings
since Mar 5, 2026
  • Number 7 of 15 stocked waters in Wayne County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Lackawanna River near Forest City, PA (under 1 km away).

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

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Lackawanna River

  • Tonight
    54°F
    Patchy Fog
    3% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
  • Tuesday
    67°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    3% rain · wind 8 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    51°F
    Patchy Fog
    2% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday
    72°F
    Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
    wind 1 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    57°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 2 to 6 mph
  • Thursday
    76°F
    Mostly Sunny
    2% rain · wind 8 mph

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

When is Lackawanna River stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Golden trout2
Rainbow trout2
Brown trout1

Stocking history

20262 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
Apr 28Latest
Tuesday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
54 days
Section 1: Old Stillwater Dam to Panther Creek
Meet: Delaware-Hudson Rails to Trails Trailhead, 12:30 PM
Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 5
Thursday
Golden troutRainbow trout
Section 1: Old Stillwater Dam to Panther Creek
Meet: Delaware-Hudson Rails to Trails Trailhead, 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 Lackawanna River?

Wayne 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 Lackawanna River

All stocked waters in Wayne CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Lackawanna River

When was Lackawanna River last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 28, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Lackawanna River stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Lackawanna River stocked often?
Number 7 of 15 stocked waters in Wayne 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 Lackawanna River?
Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings); Brown trout (1 stocking).

Stocking schedule from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Dates, sections and meeting places are shown as the Commission publishes them.