When was West Branch Clarion River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Mar 24, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.

How often is West Branch Clarion River stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is West Branch Clarion River stocked often?

Number 13 of 30 stocked waters in Elk 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 West Branch Clarion River?

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

How warm is the water near West Branch Clarion River?

The USGS gage read 56°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

West Branch Clarion River trout stocking

Elk County, Pennsylvania · stream · 1,474 ft elevation

West Branch Clarion River was last stocked 6 months ago (Mar 24, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Feb 20, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Mar 24, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

Water temperature

56°F

Ideal for trout

Number 13 of 30 stocked waters in Elk County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: West Branch Clarion River at Wilcox, PA (4 km away).

Water temperature: 56°F
Flow: 54 cfs; much lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.46 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 55 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 58 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at West Branch Clarion River

Tonight
52°F
Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
2% rain · wind 0 mph
Tuesday
72°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
3% 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 3 mph
Wednesday Night
56°F
Partly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 2 mph
Thursday
79°F
Mostly Sunny
5% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph

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

When is West Branch Clarion River stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

Stockings of West Branch Clarion River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

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
Mar 24Latest Tuesday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	32 days	Section 2: SR 219 Bridge At North Of Halsey to 1.4km Upst Sr4003 (Tambine Rd) (Former Texas Gulf Meet: Int. of RT219 & RT321, 11:00 AM	Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery
Feb 20 Friday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout		Section 3: 1.4km Upst Sr4003 (Tambine Rd) Bridge (Former Texas to Adjacent Sr219 & Tambine Rd (Sr4003) Intersection Meet: Int. of RT219 & RT321, 11:45 AM Section 4: Adjacent Sr219 & Tambine Rd (Sr4003) Intersection to Silver Creek Rd (Sr4007) Bridge Meet: Int. of RT219 & RT321, 11:45 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 West Branch Clarion River?

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 West Branch Clarion River

West Branch Clarion Riverstream · 1 mistocked Mar 24, 2026
Powers Runstream · 4 mistocked May 7, 2026
East Branch Clarion Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 7, 2026
Rocky Runstream · 6 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Hoffman Runstream · 6 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
Twin Lakesstream · 6 mistocked May 8, 2026
Crooked Creekstream · 6 mistocked May 7, 2026
Wilson Runstream · 7 mistocked Apr 11, 2026

All stocked waters in Elk County Stocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about West Branch Clarion River

When was West Branch Clarion River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Mar 24, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is West Branch Clarion River stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is West Branch Clarion River stocked often?: Number 13 of 30 stocked waters in Elk 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 West Branch Clarion River?: Brown trout (2 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near West Branch Clarion River?: The USGS gage read 56°F on Sep 29. 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.