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Middle Creek trout stocking

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · stream · 766 ft elevation

Middle Creek was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 9, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 19, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 9, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
Water temperature
61°F
Ideal for trout
  • The third most stocked of 25 waters in Lancaster County.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Hammer Creek at Obie Rd nr Schafferstown, PA (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
61°F
Flow
13 cfs
about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height
0.93 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

476481Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 59 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
055111Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 15 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 28, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Middle Creek

  • Tonight
    57°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    2% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    73°F
    Mostly Sunny
    2% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    56°F
    Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday
    77°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 6 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    59°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 3 mph
  • Thursday
    81°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 1 to 8 mph

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

When is Middle Creek stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Middle Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Brown trout2
Rainbow trout2
Golden trout1

Stocking history

20262 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
Apr 9Latest
Thursday
Brown troutRainbow trout
3 weeks
Section 2: Middle Creek Reservoir Dam to T-945 (West Lime Rock Road)
Meet: Middle Creek Wildfowl Mgt Area Museum-SR1035, 11:00 AM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 19
Thursday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
Section 2: Middle Creek Reservoir Dam to T-945 (West Lime Rock Road)
Meet: Middle Creek Visitors Center, 11:30 AM
Huntsdale 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 Middle Creek?

Lancaster 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 Middle Creek

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Questions about Middle Creek

When was Middle Creek last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 9, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Middle Creek stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Middle Creek stocked often?
The third most stocked of 25 waters in Lancaster County. Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Middle Creek?
Brown trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings); Golden trout (1 stocking).
How warm is the water near Middle Creek?
The nearest USGS gage read 61°F on Sep 28. 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.