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Middletown Reservoir trout stocking

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · lake · 451 ft elevation

Middletown Reservoir was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 11, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 26, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 11, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
On record
2 stockings
since Mar 26, 2026
  • Number 6 of 12 stocked waters in Dauphin County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Swatara Creek at Middletown, PA (4 km away).

Gage height
3.19 ft

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Middletown Reservoir

  • Tonight
    58°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    1% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Tuesday
    74°F
    Mostly Sunny
    2% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    57°F
    Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
  • Wednesday
    78°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    61°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 3 mph
  • Thursday
    82°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 2 to 7 mph

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

When is Middletown Reservoir stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

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

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Golden trout2
Rainbow trout2

Stocking history

20262 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
Apr 11Latest
Saturday
Golden troutRainbow trout
16 days
Meet: At Lions Lake, 10:30 AM
Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery
Mar 26
Thursday
Golden troutRainbow trout
Meet: At Middletown Reservoir, 10:00 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 Middletown Reservoir?

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

DirectionsLarger mapPennsylvania fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Middletown Reservoir

All stocked waters in Dauphin CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Middletown Reservoir

When was Middletown Reservoir last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 11, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Middletown Reservoir stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Middletown Reservoir stocked often?
Number 6 of 12 stocked waters in Dauphin County by stocking days. 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 Middletown Reservoir?
Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).

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