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West Branch Conestoga River trout stocking

Berks County, Pennsylvania · stream · 666 ft elevation

West Branch Conestoga River was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 30, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 16, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
Apr 30, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
On record
2 stockings
since Mar 16, 2026
  • Number 8 of 25 stocked waters in Berks County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.

Weather at West Branch Conestoga River

  • Overnight
    56°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    5% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Tuesday
    72°F
    Partly Sunny
    8% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    55°F
    Partly Cloudy
    5% rain · wind 0 to 6 mph
  • Wednesday
    76°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    60°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 3 mph
  • Thursday
    79°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 3 to 7 mph

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

When is West Branch Conestoga River stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of West Branch Conestoga River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Brown trout2
Rainbow trout2

Stocking history

20262 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
Apr 30Latest
Thursday
Brown troutRainbow trout
45 days
Section 2: Approx 350m upst from power line to Mouth
Meet: Blue Marsh Lake Park Office, 12:45 PM
Bellefonte State Fish Hatchery
Mar 16
Monday
Brown troutRainbow trout
Section 2: Approx 350m upst from power line to Mouth
Meet: Robeson Township Municipal Building-RT724 East 2 1/2 Mi. past I-176 Int., 12:30 PM
Bellefonte 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 Conestoga River?

Berks 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 West Branch Conestoga River

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Questions about West Branch Conestoga River

When was West Branch Conestoga River last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 30, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is West Branch Conestoga River stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is West Branch Conestoga River stocked often?
Number 8 of 25 stocked waters in Berks 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 Conestoga River?
Brown 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.