Lackawaxen River trout stocking
Pike County, Pennsylvania · stream · 808 ft elevation
Lackawaxen River was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Mar 19, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.
Next stocking: Wednesday, October 7
- Volunteers meet at Dollar General in Hawley at 1:00 AM for section 4 (T-458 bridge (Kimbles Road) to SR1003 Bridge (Rowland Road)).
The agency lists these meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water. Dates change with weather and water levels; check the agency's schedule the day before.
- The second most stocked of 14 waters in Pike County.
- Stocked more often than 95% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.
River conditions
USGS gage: Lackawaxen River near Baoba, PA (1 km away).
- Water temperature
- 64°F
- Flow
- 1,230 cfs
- higher than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 5.30 ft
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Lackawaxen River
- Tonight53°FAreas Of Fog2% rain · wind 3 mph
- Tuesday69°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Tuesday Night49°FAreas Of Fog2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday75°FAreas Of Fog then Mostly Sunnywind 0 to 3 mph
- Wednesday Night57°FPatchy Fogwind 2 mph
- Thursday79°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny1% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Lackawaxen River stocked?
Most stockings come in March to April. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Thursdays, about every 11 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings |
|---|---|
| Brown trout | 9 |
| Golden trout | 9 |
| Rainbow trout | 9 |
Stocking history
20264 stockings · 1 planned
| Date | Species | Since previous | Section and meeting place | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 7Planned Wednesday | Rainbow trout | Section 4: T-458 bridge (Kimbles Road) to SR1003 Bridge (Rowland Road) Meet: Dollar General in Hawley, 1:00 AM | Tylersville State Fish Hatchery | |
Apr 27Latest Monday | Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout | 18 days | Section 4: T-458 bridge (Kimbles Road) to SR1003 Bridge (Rowland Road) Meet: Dollar General in Hawley, 1:00 AM Section 5: SR1003 Bridge (Rowland Road) to Confluence with Delaware R in Lackawaxen Meet: Dollar General in Hawley, 1:00 AM Section 3: 0.6 mi upst Middle Ck confluence to T-458 bridge (Kimbles Road) Meet: Dollar General in Hawley, 1:00 AM | Tylersville State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 9 Thursday | Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout | 10 days | Section 4: T-458 bridge (Kimbles Road) to SR1003 Bridge (Rowland Road) Meet: Dollar General in Hawley, 1:00 AM Section 5: SR1003 Bridge (Rowland Road) to Confluence with Delaware R in Lackawaxen Meet: Dollar General in Hawley, 1:00 AM Section 3: 0.6 mi upst Middle Ck confluence to T-458 bridge (Kimbles Road) Meet: Dollar General in Hawley, 1:00 AM | Tylersville State Fish Hatchery |
Mar 30 Monday | Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout | 11 days | Section 3: 0.6 mi upst Middle Ck confluence to T-458 bridge (Kimbles Road) Meet: Lily Pond, 1:00 AM | Tylersville State Fish Hatchery |
Mar 19 Thursday | Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout | Section 4: T-458 bridge (Kimbles Road) to SR1003 Bridge (Rowland Road) Meet: Dollar General in Hawley, 1:00 AM Section 5: SR1003 Bridge (Rowland Road) to Confluence with Delaware R in Lackawaxen Meet: Dollar General in Hawley, 1:00 AM | Tylersville 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 Lackawaxen River?
Pike County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Lackawaxen River
- Decker Brookstream · 3 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Lackawaxen Riverstream · 3 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Fairview Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 10, 2026
- Masthope Creekstream · 6 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Shohola Creekstream · 10 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
- West Branch Lackawaxen Riverstream · 11 mistocked Mar 5, 2026
- Lower Lakelake · 12 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Dyberry Creekstream · 12 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
All stocked waters in Pike CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania
Questions about Lackawaxen River
- When was Lackawaxen River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
- When is Lackawaxen River stocked next?
- The agency has a stocking scheduled for Oct 7, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.
- Where do volunteers meet for the next Lackawaxen River stocking?
- Dollar General in Hawley at 1:00 AM (section 4, T-458 bridge (Kimbles Road) to SR1003 Bridge (Rowland Road)), on Oct 7, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.
- How often is Lackawaxen River stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Thursdays, about every 11 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April.
- Is Lackawaxen River stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 14 waters in Pike County. Stocked more often than 95% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Lackawaxen River?
- Brown trout (9 stockings); Golden trout (9 stockings); Rainbow trout (9 stockings).
- How warm is the water near Lackawaxen River?
- The USGS gage read 64°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.