Shenango River trout stocking

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · stream · 906 ft elevation

Shenango River was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 7, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Mar 23, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April and October. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.

• Tied for the most stocked water in Mercer County (3 stocking days on record).
• Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

Weather at Shenango River

• Overnight
  55°F
  Areas Of Fog
  wind 1 mph
• Tuesday
  75°F
  Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
  2% rain · wind 2 mph
• Tuesday Night
  53°F
  Areas Of Fog
  3% rain · wind 2 mph
• Wednesday
  76°F
  Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
  wind 2 to 7 mph
• Wednesday Night
  61°F
  Mostly Cloudy
  4% rain · wind 6 mph
• Thursday
  81°F
  Partly Sunny
  4% rain · wind 6 to 12 mph

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

When is Shenango River stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April and October.

What is stocked

Stocking history

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 Shenango River?

Mercer 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 Shenango River

• Little Shenango Riverstream · 8 mistocked May 4, 2026
• Buhl Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 7, 2026
• Neshannock Creekstream · 9 mistocked Apr 6, 2026
• Cool Spring Creekstream · 9 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
• Mill Creekstream · 12 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
• West Branch Little Neshannock Creekstream · 13 mistocked Mar 3, 2026
• Little Neshannock Creekstream · 13 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
• Little Neshannock Creekstream · 13 mistocked Apr 17, 2026

All stocked waters in Mercer CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Shenango River

When was Shenango River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 7, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

When is Shenango River stocked next?

The agency has a stocking scheduled for Oct 2, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.

Where do volunteers meet for the next Shenango River stocking?

Lamont Corners Int of SR18 & SR518 at 11:00 AM (section 3, Hamburg Road Bridge (SR 4012) At New Hamburg to Pipeline Crossing Upstream Of The Big Bend Access Area), on Oct 2, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.

How often is Shenango River 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 Shenango River stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Mercer County (3 stocking days on record). 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 Shenango River?

Brown trout (2 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).

How warm is the water near Shenango River?

The USGS gage read 64°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.