South Branch Tunkhannock Creek trout stocking

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · stream · 845 ft elevation

South Branch Tunkhannock Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 28, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Mar 18, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.

• The most stocked water in Lackawanna County (5 stocking days on record).
• Stocked more often than 95% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.

Weather at South Branch Tunkhannock Creek

• Tonight
  54°F
  Areas Of Fog
  3% rain · wind 5 mph
• Tuesday
  70°F
  Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
  3% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
• Tuesday Night
  50°F
  Areas Of Fog
  2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
• Wednesday
  76°F
  Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
  wind 2 mph
• Wednesday Night
  57°F
  Patchy Fog
  wind 3 mph
• Thursday
  79°F
  Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
  2% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph

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

When is South Branch Tunkhannock Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, about every 8 days.

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 South Branch Tunkhannock Creek?

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near South Branch Tunkhannock Creek

• South Branch Tunkhannock Creekstream · 1 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
• Lackawanna Lakelake · 3 mistocked Apr 18, 2026
• Lake Winolalake · 5 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
• Eston Wilson Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
• Horton Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
• Horton Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
• Oxbow Lakelake · 7 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
• Martins Creekstream · 8 mistocked Mar 10, 2026

All stocked waters in Lackawanna CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about South Branch Tunkhannock Creek

When was South Branch Tunkhannock Creek last stocked?

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

When is South Branch Tunkhannock Creek stocked next?

The agency has a stocking scheduled for Oct 5, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.

Where do volunteers meet for the next South Branch Tunkhannock Creek stocking?

Christy Mathewson Field, 2036 College Rd.,PA 18419 at 12:30 PM (section 4, Sr6 & 11 Bridge to Dnstn Keystone College Line), on Oct 5, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania stocking schedule, which lists meeting places for volunteers who help carry fish to the water.

How often is South Branch Tunkhannock Creek stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, about every 8 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April.

Is South Branch Tunkhannock Creek stocked often?

The most stocked water in Lackawanna County (5 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 95% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in South Branch Tunkhannock Creek?

Brown trout (6 stockings); Golden trout (6 stockings); Rainbow trout (6 stockings).