When was Locust Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 16, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

When is Locust Lake stocked next?

The agency has a stocking scheduled for Dec 16, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.

Where do volunteers meet for the next Locust Lake stocking?

Locust Lake Boat Ramp (40.78452 - 76.12105) at 11:30 AM, on Dec 16, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.

How often is Locust Lake stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Mondays, about every 49 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May and December.

Is Locust Lake stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Schuylkill County (4 stocking days on record). 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 Locust Lake?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Golden trout (1 stocking).

Locust Lake trout stocking

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · lake · 1,250 ft elevation

Locust Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (May 16, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Mar 2, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May and December. Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 16, 2026

Next planned

Dec 16, 2026

volunteers meet 11:30 AM

Last 12 months

3 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since Mar 2, 2026

Next stocking: Wednesday, December 16

Volunteers meet at Locust Lake Boat Ramp (40.78452 - 76.12105) 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.

Tied for the most stocked water in Schuylkill County (4 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 86% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

Weather at Locust Lake

Tonight
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 3 mph
Tuesday
68°F
Partly Sunny
2% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday Night
53°F
Areas Of Fog
1% rain · wind 2 mph
Wednesday
73°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
wind 2 mph
Wednesday Night
57°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 1 mph
Thursday
76°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 3 mph

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

When is Locust Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May and December. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Mondays, about every 49 days.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Rainbow trout	3
Golden trout	1

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 1 planned

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
Dec 16Planned Wednesday	Rainbow trout		Meet: Locust Lake Boat Ramp (40.78452 - 76.12105), 11:30 AM	Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery
May 16Latest Saturday	Rainbow trout	26 days	Meet: Locust Lake Boat Ramp (40.78452 - 76.12105), 11:45 AM	Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery
Apr 20 Monday	Rainbow trout	7 weeks	Meet: Locust Lake Boat Ramp (40.78452 - 76.12105), 11:45 AM	Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery
Mar 2 Monday	Golden troutRainbow trout		Meet: Locust Lake Boat Ramp (40.78452 - 76.12105), 11:45 AM	Bellefonte 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 Locust Lake?

Schuylkill 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 Locust Lake

Whipoorwill Damlake · 5 mistocked May 16, 2026
Pine Creek, Trib To Little Schuylkill Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 13, 2026
Tuscarora Lakelake · 6 mi1 on record
Locust Creekstream · 6 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
Rabbit Run Reservoirlake · 7 mistocked May 13, 2026
Little Mahanoy Creekstream · 8 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
Pine Creek, Trib To Schuylkill Riverstream · 8 mistocked Mar 19, 2026
Little Schuylkill Riverstream · 9 mistocked May 11, 2026

All stocked waters in Schuylkill County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Locust Lake

When was Locust Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 16, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
When is Locust Lake stocked next?: The agency has a stocking scheduled for Dec 16, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.
Where do volunteers meet for the next Locust Lake stocking?: Locust Lake Boat Ramp (40.78452 - 76.12105) at 11:30 AM, on Dec 16, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.
How often is Locust Lake stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Mondays, about every 49 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May and December.
Is Locust Lake stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Schuylkill County (4 stocking days on record). 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 Locust Lake?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Golden trout (1 stocking).

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