When was Lake Irena last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (brook trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

When is Lake Irena 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 Lake Irena stocking?

Irena Lk at 11:30 AM, 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 Lake Irena stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 39 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February, April to May and October.

Is Lake Irena stocked often?

The second most stocked of 14 waters in Luzerne County. Stocked more often than 86% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Lake Irena trout stocking

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · lake · 1,518 ft elevation

Lake Irena was last stocked 5 months ago (May 8, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Feb 27, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in February, April to May and October. Species stocked: brook trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 8, 2026

Next planned

Oct 7, 2026

volunteers meet 11:30 AM

Last 12 months

3 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since Feb 27, 2026

Next stocking: Wednesday, October 7

Volunteers meet at Irena Lk at 11:30 AM.

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 Luzerne County.
Stocked more often than 86% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: L Nescopeck Creek Tributary near Freeland, PA (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 49 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.14 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 48 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Lake Irena

Tonight
54°F
Patchy Fog
2% rain · wind 2 mph
Tuesday
68°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 3 mph
Tuesday Night
52°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
1% rain · wind 1 mph
Wednesday
73°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
wind 2 mph
Wednesday Night
58°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 1 mph
Thursday
77°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 3 mph

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

When is Lake Irena stocked?

Most stockings come in February, April to May and October. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 39 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Lake Irena by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 1 planned

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
Oct 7Planned Wednesday	Rainbow trout		Meet: Irena Lk, 11:30 AM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
May 8Latest Friday	Brook trout	31 days	Meet: Irena Lk, 12:00 PM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Apr 7 Tuesday	Brook trout	39 days	Meet: Irena Lk, 12:00 PM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Feb 27 Friday	Brook trout		Meet: Irena Lk, 11:30 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 Lake Irena?

Luzerne 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 Lake Irena

Nescopeck Creekstream · 9 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
Lake Took A Whilelake · 10 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
Nesquehoning Creekstream · 11 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Pine Creek, Trib To Little Schuylkill Riverstream · 12 mistocked May 13, 2026
Lily Lakelake · 12 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Big Wapwallopen Creekstream · 12 mistocked May 1, 2026
Locust Creekstream · 12 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
Tuscarora Lakelake · 12 mi1 on record

All stocked waters in Luzerne County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Lake Irena

When was Lake Irena last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (brook trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
When is Lake Irena 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 Lake Irena stocking?: Irena Lk at 11:30 AM, 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 Lake Irena stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 39 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February, April to May and October.
Is Lake Irena stocked often?: The second most stocked of 14 waters in Luzerne County. Stocked more often than 86% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Irena?: Brook trout (3 stockings).

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