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.

How often is Lackawaxen River stocked?

Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 12 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is Lackawaxen River stocked often?

The most stocked water in Wayne County (5 stocking days on record). 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 (5 stockings); Golden trout (5 stockings); Rainbow trout (5 stockings).

How warm is the water near Lackawaxen River?

The USGS gage read 61°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Lackawaxen River trout stocking

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · stream · 886 ft elevation

Lackawaxen River was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Feb 25, 2026, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 27, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

Water temperature

61°F

Ideal for trout

The most stocked water in Wayne County (5 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 95% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Lackawaxen River at Hawley, PA (2 km away).

Water temperature: 61°F
Flow: 301 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.49 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: 60 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 201 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Lackawaxen River

Overnight
53°F
Areas Of Fog
2% rain · wind 3 mph
Tuesday
68°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
Tuesday Night
49°F
Areas Of Fog
2% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Wednesday
74°F
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Wednesday Night
56°F
Patchy Fog
wind 2 mph
Thursday
78°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph

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

When is Lackawaxen River stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 12 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Lackawaxen River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Brown trout	5
Golden trout	5
Rainbow trout	5

Stocking history

20265 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
Apr 27Latest Monday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	12 days	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 15 Wednesday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	6 days	Section 1: Conf Dyberry Ck/Lackwxn W Br to 1.0mi Dnst Honesdale Stp Meet: Prompton Dam-SR170, 1:00 AM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Apr 9 Thursday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	10 days	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	33 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
Feb 25 Wednesday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout		Section 1: Conf Dyberry Ck/Lackwxn W Br to 1.0mi Dnst Honesdale Stp Meet: Hays Market, RT 6, Waymart, 12:45 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 Lackawaxen River?

Wayne 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 Lackawaxen River

Lackawaxen Riverstream · 3 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Decker Brookstream · 4 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Fairview Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 10, 2026
Masthope Creekstream · 7 mistocked May 5, 2026
West Branch Lackawaxen Riverstream · 8 mistocked Mar 5, 2026
Dyberry Creekstream · 10 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Lower Lakelake · 12 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
Van Auken Creekstream · 12 mistocked Apr 23, 2026

All stocked waters in Wayne County Stocked 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.
How often is Lackawaxen River stocked?: Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 12 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Lackawaxen River stocked often?: The most stocked water in Wayne County (5 stocking days on record). 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 (5 stockings); Golden trout (5 stockings); Rainbow trout (5 stockings).
How warm is the water near Lackawaxen River?: The USGS gage read 61°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.