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Lehigh Canal trout stocking

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · stream · 473 ft elevation

Lehigh Canal was last stocked 5 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 25, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
May 6, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
On record
3 stockings
since Mar 25, 2026
  • Number 4 of 14 stocked waters in Carbon County by stocking days.
  • Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Lehigh River at Lehighton, PA (1 km away).

Flow
538 cfs
about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height
2.89 ft
3148681,422Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 584 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Lehigh Canal

  • Tonight
    55°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    10% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    73°F
    Partly Sunny
    14% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    53°F
    Mostly Clear
    3% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday
    78°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    58°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 0 mph
  • Thursday
    81°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Lehigh Canal stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 22 days.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMay: 1 stockings1MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Lehigh Canal by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20263 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
May 6Latest
Wednesday
Rainbow trout
22 days
Section 2: Lock 0.4km Dnst Long Run to Lock Upst N Weissport
Meet: Mauch Chunk Lk park office, 11:15 AM
Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Apr 14
Tuesday
Rainbow trout
20 days
Section 2: Lock 0.4km Dnst Long Run to Lock Upst N Weissport
Meet: Dirt pull off int. Stock St.-Rt 54 & Park Ave.-Nesquehoning, 12:30 PM
Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 25
Wednesday
Rainbow trout
Section 2: Lock 0.4km Dnst Long Run to Lock Upst N Weissport
Meet: Dirt pull off int. Stock St.-Rt 54 & Park Ave.-Nesquehoning, 12:00 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 Lehigh Canal?

Carbon 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 Lehigh Canal

All stocked waters in Carbon CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Lehigh Canal

When was Lehigh Canal last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Lehigh Canal stocked?
Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 22 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
Is Lehigh Canal stocked often?
Number 4 of 14 stocked waters in Carbon County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Lehigh Canal?
Rainbow trout (3 stockings).

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