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West Branch Clarion River trout stocking

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

West Branch Clarion River was last stocked 6 months ago (Mar 24, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Mar 24, 2026, 1 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
1 stocking
Water temperature
56°F
Ideal for trout
  • Number 16 of 23 stocked waters in McKean County by stocking days.
  • Stocked less often than most Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

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

Water temperature
56°F
Flow
53 cfs
much lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
1.45 ft

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

486175Aug 15Sep 28
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 57 °F on Sep 28. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
0347694Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 58 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 6:45 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

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of West Branch Clarion River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Brown trout1
Golden trout1
Rainbow trout1

Stocking history

20261 stocking
DateSpeciesSection and meeting placeHatchery
Mar 24Latest
Tuesday
Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout
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

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?

McKean 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 West Branch Clarion River

All stocked waters in McKean CountyStocked 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 1 times in the last 12 months.
Is West Branch Clarion River stocked often?
Number 16 of 23 stocked waters in McKean County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Pennsylvania waters 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 (1 stocking); Golden trout (1 stocking); Rainbow trout (1 stocking).
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.