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Minsi Lake trout stocking

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · lake · 702 ft elevation

Minsi Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 25, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 4, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April and October. Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
Apr 25, 2026
Next planned
Oct 6, 2026
volunteers meet 12:00 PM
Last 12 months
2 stockings
On record
3 stockings
since Mar 4, 2026

Next stocking: Tuesday, October 6

  • Volunteers meet at Minsi Lake at 12:00 PM.

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.

  • The second most stocked of 10 waters in Northampton County.
  • Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

Weather at Minsi Lake

  • Tonight
    55°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    9% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    73°F
    Partly Sunny
    9% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    52°F
    Partly Cloudy
    2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday
    77°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    58°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 0 mph
  • Thursday
    80°F
    Mostly Sunny
    1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Minsi Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April and October.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOct: 1 stockings1OctNovDec
Stockings of Minsi Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Golden trout2
Rainbow trout2

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1 planned
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
Oct 6Planned
Tuesday
Rainbow trout
Meet: Minsi Lake, 12:00 PM
Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Apr 25Latest
Saturday
Golden troutRainbow trout
52 days
Meet: Minsi Lake, 12:30 PM
Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 4
Wednesday
Golden troutRainbow trout
Meet: Minsi Lake, 12:30 PM
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 Minsi Lake?

Northampton 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 Minsi Lake

All stocked waters in Northampton CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Minsi Lake

When was Minsi Lake last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 25, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
When is Minsi Lake stocked next?
The agency has a stocking scheduled for Oct 6, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.
Where do volunteers meet for the next Minsi Lake stocking?
Minsi Lake at 12:00 PM, on Oct 6, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.
How often is Minsi Lake stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April and October.
Is Minsi Lake stocked often?
The second most stocked of 10 waters in Northampton County. Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Minsi Lake?
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.