Turtle Creek trout stocking
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · stream · 822 ft elevation
Turtle Creek was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 13, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 24, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.
- Number 12 of 19 stocked waters in Westmoreland County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.
River conditions
USGS gage: Turtle Creek at Wilmerding, PA (7 km away).
- Flow
- 121 cfs
- lower than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 5.28 ft
Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Turtle Creek
- Tonight57°FAreas Of Fogwind 0 mph
- Tuesday74°FAreas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudywind 1 mph
- Tuesday Night53°FAreas Of Fog1% rain · wind 2 mph
- Wednesday78°FAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunnywind 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday Night59°FMostly Cloudywind 5 mph
- Thursday83°FMostly Sunnywind 5 to 12 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Turtle Creek stocked?
Stockings are spread across the year.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings |
|---|---|
| Brown trout | 2 |
| Golden trout | 2 |
| Rainbow trout | 2 |
Stocking history
20262 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous | Section and meeting place | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 13Latest Monday | Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout | 20 days | Section 3: Saunders Station Brg Sr2100 to mouth Of Brush Ck Meet: Saunders Station Rd Bridge; 100 yds past Abers Ck Rd, RT hand side adjacent to RR tracks, 12:15 PM | Pleasant Gap State Fish Hatchery |
Mar 24 Tuesday | Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout | Section 3: Saunders Station Brg Sr2100 to mouth Of Brush Ck Meet: Saunders Station Rd Bridge; 100 yds past Abers Ck Rd, RT hand side adjacent to RR tracks, 12:30 PM | Pleasant Gap 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 Turtle Creek?
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Turtle Creek
- Turtle Creekstream · 1 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
- Long Runstream · 6 mistocked Mar 30, 2026
- Indian Lakelake · 8 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Northmoreland Lakelake · 13 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Twin Lakes Number One Reservoir - lower twin lakelake · 14 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Twin Lakes Number Two Reservoir -upper twin lakelake · 15 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
- West Deer Lake - upper deer lakelake · 15 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
- Lower Deer Lakelake · 16 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
All stocked waters in Westmoreland CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania
Questions about Turtle Creek
- When was Turtle Creek last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 13, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
- How often is Turtle Creek stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
- Is Turtle Creek stocked often?
- Number 12 of 19 stocked waters in Westmoreland 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 Turtle Creek?
- Brown trout (2 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).
Stocking schedule from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Dates, sections and meeting places are shown as the Commission publishes them.