Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake trout stocking

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · lake · 1,734 ft elevation

Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (May 8, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Mar 31, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May and October. Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout, brook trout.

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

Weather at Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake

• Overnight
  54°F
  Patchy Fog
  3% rain · wind 6 mph
• Tuesday
  68°F
  Mostly Cloudy
  2% rain · wind 9 mph
• Tuesday Night
  51°F
  Patchy Fog
  2% rain · wind 0 to 6 mph
• Wednesday
  73°F
  Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
  wind 0 to 5 mph
• Wednesday Night
  57°F
  Partly Cloudy
  wind 5 mph
• Thursday
  77°F
  Mostly Sunny
  2% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph

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

When is Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May and October. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 30 days.

What is stocked

Stocking history

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 Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake?

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake

• Aylesworth Creek Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 8, 2026
• Lackawanna Riverstream · 7 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
• Lackawanna Riverstream · 7 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
• Lackawanna Riverstream · 7 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
• East Branch Tunkhannock Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
• Van Auken Creekstream · 8 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
• Lackawanna Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 18, 2026
• Long Pondpond · 11 mistocked Apr 29, 2026

All stocked waters in Lackawanna CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake

When was Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake last stocked?

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

When is Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake stocked next?

The agency has a stocking scheduled for Oct 5, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.

Where do volunteers meet for the next Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake stocking?

Lackawanna Lake-main boat launch area at 12:30 PM, on Oct 5, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.

How often is Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 30 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May and October.

Is Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake 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 Merli-Sarnoski Park Lake?

Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings); Brook trout (2 stockings).