When was Ridgway Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 14, 2026 (brook trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

When is Ridgway Reservoir stocked next?

The agency has a stocking scheduled for Dec 17, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.

Where do volunteers meet for the next Ridgway Reservoir stocking?

RT321 & RT191 Bait Shop at 11:30 AM, on Dec 17, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.

How often is Ridgway Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April and December.

Is Ridgway Reservoir stocked often?

The second most stocked of 30 waters in Elk County. Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Ridgway Reservoir trout stocking

Elk County, Pennsylvania · lake · 1,510 ft elevation

Ridgway Reservoir was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 14, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 30, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April and December. Species stocked: brook trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 14, 2026

Next planned

Dec 17, 2026

volunteers meet 11:30 AM

Last 12 months

2 stockings

On record

3 stockings

since Mar 30, 2026

Next stocking: Thursday, December 17

Volunteers meet at RT321 & RT191 Bait Shop at 11:30 AM.

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 30 waters in Elk County.
Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: Clarion River at Ridgway, PA (4 km away).

Flow: 353 cfs; lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.53 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 351 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Ridgway Reservoir

Tonight
53°F
Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
2% rain · wind 1 mph
Tuesday
72°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 2 mph
Tuesday Night
51°F
Areas Of Fog
1% rain · wind 0 mph
Wednesday
75°F
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
56°F
Partly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 2 mph
Thursday
78°F
Mostly Sunny
4% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph

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

When is Ridgway Reservoir stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April and December.

By month, all years

Stockings of Ridgway Reservoir by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1 planned

Date	Species	Since previous	Section and meeting place	Hatchery
Dec 17Planned Thursday	Brook trout		Meet: RT321 & RT191 Bait Shop, 11:30 AM	Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery
Apr 14Latest Tuesday	Brook trout	15 days	Meet: Laurel Run Reservoir, 10:45 AM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Mar 30 Monday	Brook trout		Meet: Sandy Beach Township Park, 11:15 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 Ridgway Reservoir?

Elk 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 Ridgway Reservoir

Big Mill Creekstream · 1 mistocked May 5, 2026
Belmouth Runstream · 6 mistocked Mar 3, 2026
Bear Creekstream · 6 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
Powers Runstream · 9 mistocked May 7, 2026
Elk Creekstream · 9 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
Maxwell Runstream · 9 mistocked May 1, 2026
West Branch Clarion Riverstream · 9 mistocked Mar 24, 2026
West Branch Clarion Riverstream · 9 mistocked Mar 24, 2026

All stocked waters in Elk County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Ridgway Reservoir

When was Ridgway Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 14, 2026 (brook trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
When is Ridgway Reservoir stocked next?: The agency has a stocking scheduled for Dec 17, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.
Where do volunteers meet for the next Ridgway Reservoir stocking?: RT321 & RT191 Bait Shop at 11:30 AM, on Dec 17, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.
How often is Ridgway Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April and December.
Is Ridgway Reservoir stocked often?: The second most stocked of 30 waters in Elk 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 Ridgway Reservoir?: Brook trout (2 stockings).

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