South Branch Tionesta Creek trout stocking
Forest County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,416 ft elevation
South Branch Tionesta Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 21, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Feb 23, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.
- Number 5 of 16 stocked waters in Forest County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: Tionesta Creek at Lynch, PA (7 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 58°F
- Flow
- 167 cfs
- lower than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 1.42 ft
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Sep 28, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at South Branch Tionesta Creek
- Tonight53°FPatchy Drizzle then Patchy Fog13% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday72°FPatchy Fog then Partly Sunny3% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday Night51°FAreas Of Fogwind 1 mph
- Wednesday75°FAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunnywind 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday Night56°FPatchy Fog2% rain · wind 2 mph
- Thursday79°FMostly Sunny7% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is South Branch Tionesta Creek stocked?
Stockings are spread across the year.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings |
|---|---|
| Brown trout | 1 |
| Golden trout | 1 |
| Rainbow trout | 1 |
Stocking history
20262 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous | Section and meeting place | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21Latest Tuesday | Brown trout | 57 days | Section 2: 800m Upst Conf Of Fork Rn to mouth Meet: Ranger Station-Sheffield SR6, 11:15 AM | Oswayo State Fish Hatchery |
Feb 23 Monday | Golden troutRainbow trout | Section 2: 800m Upst Conf Of Fork Rn to mouth Meet: Ranger Station-Sheffield SR6, 11:00 AM | Oswayo 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 South Branch Tionesta Creek?
Forest County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near South Branch Tionesta Creek
- South Branch Tionesta Creekstream · 1 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- East Branch Tionesta Creekstream · 6 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- East Branch Tionesta Creekstream · 6 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Wolf Runstream · 7 mistocked May 8, 2026
- Spring Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
- Spring Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
- Bluejay Creekstream · 7 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- West Branch Tionesta Creekstream · 7 mistocked May 6, 2026
All stocked waters in Forest CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania
Questions about South Branch Tionesta Creek
- When was South Branch Tionesta Creek last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 21, 2026 (brown trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
- How often is South Branch Tionesta Creek stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
- Is South Branch Tionesta Creek stocked often?
- Number 5 of 16 stocked waters in Forest 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 South Branch Tionesta Creek?
- Brown trout (1 stocking); Golden trout (1 stocking); Rainbow trout (1 stocking).
- How warm is the water near South Branch Tionesta Creek?
- The nearest USGS gage read 58°F on Sep 28. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Stocking schedule from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Dates, sections and meeting places are shown as the Commission publishes them.