When was Lehigh River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

How often is Lehigh River stocked?

Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Thursdays, about every 16 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April.

Is Lehigh River stocked often?

The most stocked water in Luzerne 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 Lehigh River?

Brown trout (5 stockings); Rainbow trout (4 stockings); Golden trout (4 stockings); Brook trout (2 stockings).

How warm is the water near Lehigh River?

The USGS gage read 62°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Lehigh River trout stocking

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,242 ft elevation

Lehigh River was last stocked 5 months ago (May 1, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Mar 3, 2026, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout, golden trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 1, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

Water temperature

62°F

Ideal for trout

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

River conditions

USGS gage: Lehigh R bl Francis E Walter Res nr White Haven PA (under 1 km away).

Water temperature: 62°F
Flow: 410 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.77 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: 63 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 325 cfs on Sep 27.

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

Weather at Lehigh River

Tonight
52°F
Patchy Fog
3% rain · wind 0 mph
Tuesday
67°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
50°F
Patchy Fog
2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
73°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
56°F
Patchy Fog
wind 0 mph
Thursday
76°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 to 5 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 5 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Thursdays, about every 16 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
Rainbow trout	4
Golden trout	4
Brook trout	2

Stocking history

20265 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
May 1Latest Friday	Brown troutRainbow trout	2 weeks	Section 6: Outlet F.E. Walter Dam to Sandy Rn Confl Meet: Int. of I-80 & RT309, 12:15 PM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Apr 17 Friday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	1 day	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
Apr 16 Thursday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	4 weeks	Section 6: Outlet F.E. Walter Dam to Sandy Rn Confl Meet: Int. of I-80 & RT309, 11:15 AM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 19 Thursday	Brook troutBrown troutGolden trout	16 days	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
Mar 3 Tuesday	Brook troutBrown troutGolden troutRainbow trout		Section 6: Outlet F.E. Walter Dam to Sandy Rn Confl Meet: Exit 273-White Haven-int. of I80 & SR940, 11:15 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 Lehigh River?

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 Lehigh River

Lehigh Riverstream · 1 mistocked May 1, 2026
Francis E Walter Reservoirlake · 1 mistocked May 8, 2026
Hickory Run Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 11, 2026
Hickory Runstream · 5 mistocked May 11, 2026
Sand Spring Runstream · 6 mistocked Mar 30, 2026
Nescopeck Creekstream · 9 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
Drakes Creekstream · 9 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
Mud Runstream · 10 mistocked Mar 30, 2026

All stocked waters in Luzerne County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Lehigh River

When was Lehigh River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Lehigh River stocked?: Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Thursdays, about every 16 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April.
Is Lehigh River stocked often?: The most stocked water in Luzerne 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 Lehigh River?: Brown trout (5 stockings); Rainbow trout (4 stockings); Golden trout (4 stockings); Brook trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near Lehigh River?: The USGS gage read 62°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.