When was Nescopeck Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 28, 2026 (brook trout and brown trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

How often is Nescopeck Creek stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 28 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is Nescopeck Creek stocked often?

Number 5 of 14 stocked waters in Luzerne County by stocking days. 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 Nescopeck Creek?

Brown trout (7 stockings); Brook trout (4 stockings); Golden trout (1 stocking); Rainbow trout (1 stocking).

Nescopeck Creek trout stocking

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,047 ft elevation

Nescopeck Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 28, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 18, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: brown trout, brook trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 28, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

On record

3 stockings

since Mar 18, 2026

Number 5 of 14 stocked waters in Luzerne County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

Weather at Nescopeck Creek

Tonight
54°F
Areas Of Fog
2% rain · wind 1 mph
Tuesday
70°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
51°F
Areas Of Fog
2% rain · wind 1 mph
Wednesday
75°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
wind 2 mph
Wednesday Night
57°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
wind 1 mph
Thursday
78°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph

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

When is Nescopeck Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 28 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Nescopeck Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Brown trout	7
Brook trout	4
Golden trout	1
Rainbow trout	1

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
Apr 28Latest Tuesday	Brook troutBrown trout	13 days	Section 3: Old Bridge South Of Lake Francis to I 80 (Lower Nescopeck State Park Boundary) Meet: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15 AM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Apr 15 Wednesday	Brook troutBrown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	4 weeks	Section 3: Old Bridge South Of Lake Francis to I 80 (Lower Nescopeck State Park Boundary) Meet: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15 AM Section 5: Private Bridge At Honey Hole to County Road Downstream From I 81 Meet: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15 AM Section 2: Upstream Boundary Sgl # 187 And Nescopeck State PA to 2.4 Mi Dnst Of The Upst Limit At Old Bridge South Meet: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:15 AM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 18 Wednesday	Brook troutBrown trout		Section 3: Old Bridge South Of Lake Francis to I 80 (Lower Nescopeck State Park Boundary) Meet: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:00 AM Section 5: Private Bridge At Honey Hole to County Road Downstream From I 81 Meet: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:00 AM Section 2: Upstream Boundary Sgl # 187 And Nescopeck State PA to 2.4 Mi Dnst Of The Upst Limit At Old Bridge South Meet: Lake Francis parking lot, 11:00 AM	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 Nescopeck Creek?

Luzerne 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 Nescopeck Creek

Big Wapwallopen Creekstream · 5 mistocked May 1, 2026
Lehigh Riverstream · 9 mistocked May 1, 2026
Lehigh Riverstream · 9 mistocked May 1, 2026
Lake Irenalake · 9 mistocked May 8, 2026
Francis E Walter Reservoirlake · 9 mistocked May 8, 2026
Hickory Runstream · 11 mistocked May 11, 2026
Hickory Run Lakelake · 11 mistocked May 11, 2026
Sand Spring Runstream · 11 mistocked Mar 30, 2026

All stocked waters in Luzerne County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Nescopeck Creek

When was Nescopeck Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 28, 2026 (brook trout and brown trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Nescopeck Creek stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 28 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Nescopeck Creek stocked often?: Number 5 of 14 stocked waters in Luzerne County by stocking days. 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 Nescopeck Creek?: Brown trout (7 stockings); Brook trout (4 stockings); Golden trout (1 stocking); Rainbow trout (1 stocking).

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