When was Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh River stocked often?

The second most stocked of 11 waters in Lackawanna 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 Lehigh River?

Brown trout (5 stockings); Golden trout (5 stockings); Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking).

Lehigh River trout stocking

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,704 ft elevation

Lehigh River was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 28, 2026). We have 4 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, brook trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 28, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since Mar 19, 2026

The second most stocked of 11 waters in Lackawanna County.
Stocked more often than 86% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

Weather at Lehigh River

Tonight
52°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday
65°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
23% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
50°F
Partly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
71°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
56°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Thursday
74°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph

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

When is Lehigh 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

Stockings of Lehigh 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	3
Brook trout	1

Stocking history

20264 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
Apr 28Latest Tuesday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	11 days	Section 3: upstream of Border Of Sgl#127 to Dws Border Of Sgl#127 Meet: Gouldsboro Truck Stop-RT507 North of I-380, 12:00 PM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Apr 17 Friday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	22 days	Section 3: upstream of Border Of Sgl#127 to Dws Border Of Sgl#127 Meet: Gouldsboro Truck Stop-RT507 North of I-380, 12:00 PM Section 4: Dws Border Of Sgl#127 to Creveling Prop (1.1 Miles Dws Choke Ck Confl) Meet: Gouldsboro Truck Stop-RT507 North of I-380, 12:00 PM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 26 Thursday	Brown troutGolden trout	1 week	Section 3: upstream of Border Of Sgl#127 to Dws Border Of Sgl#127 Meet: Gouldsboro Truck Stop-RT507 North of I-380, 12:00 PM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 19 Thursday	Brook troutBrown troutGolden trout		Section 4: Dws Border Of Sgl#127 to Creveling Prop (1.1 Miles Dws Choke Ck Confl) Meet: Gouldsboro Truck Stop-RT507 North of I-380, 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 Lehigh River?

Lackawanna 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 Lehigh River

Lehigh Riverstream · 1 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
Tobyhanna Creekstream · 5 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
Tobyhanna Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Desandis Pondpond · 6 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
West Branch Wallenpaupack Creekstream · 12 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
Francis E Walter Reservoirlake · 13 mistocked May 8, 2026
Jones Creekstream · 13 mistocked Mar 26, 2026
West Branch Wallenpaupack Creekstream · 13 mistocked Apr 22, 2026

All stocked waters in Lackawanna County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Lehigh River

When was Lehigh 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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh River stocked often?: The second most stocked of 11 waters in Lackawanna 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 Lehigh River?: Brown trout (5 stockings); Golden trout (5 stockings); Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Brook trout (1 stocking).

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